“The Johnny Carson Credo: learn to laugh at yourself, never lose the curiosity of childhood, study the art of compromise— which implies a willingness to be convinced by other people’s arguments, and having picked a profession, feel no compulsion to stick to it.” —Johnny Carson

“Since we cannot hope for order, let us withdraw with style from the chaos!”

— Tom Stoppard

“There’s nothing like a newborn baby to renew your spirit— and to buttress your resolve to make the world a better place.”

—Virginia Kelley