The received image of a writer is that of an unproductive sensitive who suffers from the vapors, is enslaved by his gonads, falls victim to romantic swoons and passes out at deadlines.

It was darker than a carload of assholes.

Egotism is the art of seeing in yourself what others cannot see.

She had rouged her cheeks to a color otherwise seen only on specially ordered Pontiac Firebirds, and in her ears she wore two feathered appliances resembling surfcasting jigs especially appetizing to striped bass.

Egotism: The art of seeing in yourself what others cannot see.

Politics is a choice of enemas. You're gonna get it up the ass, no matter what you do.