American closets are filled with once-worn clothes that got a bad review from a friend on their first appearance..

We've sent a man to the moon and that's 29,000 miles away. The center of the Earth is only 4,000 miles away. You could drive that in a week but for s….

When I write, I use an Underwood #5 made in 1920. Someone gave me an electric typewriter, but there's no use pretending you can use machinery that th….

I think a draft produces a better Army than the one we would have with all volunteers, because I think you get average Americans if you have a draft.….

It's ridiculous for a country to get all worked up about a game—except the Super Bowl, of course. Now that's important..

I spent my first 50 years trying to become known as a writer and the next 30 trying to avoid being famous. I walk down the street or go to a football….

The world must be filled with unsuccessful musical careers like mine, and it's probably a good thing. We don't need a lot of bad musicians filling th….

The average bright young man who is drafted hates the whole business because an army always tries to eliminate the individual differences in men..

I've learned... That simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult..

Finding the tool is often half the battle..

All men are not created equal but should be treated as though they were under the law..

Age is nothing but experience, and some of us are more experienced than others.

We can all be prouder to be human beings, because that's what they were. They make up for a lot of liars, cheats, and terrorists among us..

I've learned .... That opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss..

One of the sweetest things in life: a letter from a friend..

I've learned... That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world..

I've done a lot of complaining here, but of all the things I've complained about, I can't complain about my life..

When those waiters ask me if I want some fresh ground pepper, I ask if they have any aged pepper..

Most of us aren't that interested in getting rich- we just don't want to get poor..

Writers don't retire. I will always be a writer..

I like animals who trust people..