One of the inescapable encumbrances of leading an interesting life is that there have to be moments when you almost lose it.

If life gives you limes, make margaritas.

I'm living on things that excite me, be they pastry, or lobster, or love.

Searching is half the fun: life is much more manageable when thought of as a scavenger hunt as opposed to a surprise party.

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!

If it doesn't work out there will never be any doubt that the pleasure was worth all the pain.