"When you cook it should be an act of love. To put a frozen bag in the microwave for your child is an act of hate."

"Other than “the unanswerable question”… It’s the heart speaking, maybe that, maybe the human heart speaking."

"Punk: "Simmer down, Simmer down. I think you misunderstand me coming out here, I wanted to come out here and extend personally my heartfelt condolences. I want to extend my heartfelt apologies for you…"

"Logic should no longer be considered an elegant and learned accomplishment; it should take its place as an indispensable study for every well-informed person."

"Several years ago my dear wife went to the hospital. She left a note behind for the children: "Dear children, do not let Daddy touch the microwave"—followed by a comma, "or the stove, or the dishwashe…"