“These pigeons seemed to have an inordinate amount of room on their legs.”

“...it takes only a modest amount of disruption to create an inordinate amount of mayhem. It's not necessary to wreak all the destruction yourself. Just begin with a fair amount and man's stupidity and selfishness will do the rest.”

“morning was in the room and pigeons were gargling on the fire escape.”

“Abs? What are you, a workout video?" he sneered. "Pigeon?" I said with the same amount of disdain. "An annoying bird that craps all over the sidewalk?""You like Pigeon," he said defensively. "It's a dove, an attractive girl, a winning card in poker, take your pick. You're my Pigeon.”

“I'll wire the International Federation of American Homing Pigeon Fanciers and give them the number stamped on the bird's leg ring.”

“Secret to remain young is to have an inordinate passion for pleasure.”