Tom Birch is as brisk as a bee in conversation; but no sooner does he take a pen in his hand, than it becomes a torpedo to him, and benumbs all his faculties.

His conversation does not show the minute hand; but he strikes the hour very correctly.

The happiest conversation is that of which nothing is distinctly remembered, but a general effect of pleasing impression.

I had a long conversation with Steve Carlton. He told me that on the days he pitched, he felt it was his responsibility to make everyone around him better, to lift his teammates. That's what I try to do.

I think it's been the topic of conversation for everyone.... If the U.S. is hit again, how are we going to handle it? Our troops are all over the place.

I think it's been the topic of conversation for every one. ... If the U.S. is hit again, how are we going to handle it? Our troops are all over the place.