When I was kidnapped, my parents snapped into action. They rented out my room.

Men who never get carried away should be.

There are more pleasant things to do than beat up people.

Music with dinner is an insult both to the cook and the violinist.

The place of the father in the modern suburban family is a very small one, particularly if he plays golf.

When ideas fail, words come in very handy.

I would rather be a coward than brave because people hurt you when you are brave.

I take the view, and always have, that if you cannot say what you are going to say in twenty minutes you ought to go away and write a book about it.

Honest criticism is hard to take, particularly from a relative, a friend, an acquaintance, or a stranger.

Partying is such sweet sorrow.