A clever conjurer is welcome anywhere, and those of us whose powers of entertainment are limited to the setting of booby-traps or the arranging of apple-pie beds must view with envy the much greater tribute of laughter and applause which is the lot of the prestidigitator with some natural gift for legerdemain.

My spelling is Wobbly. It's good spelling but it Wobbles, and the letters get in the wrong places.

One of the advantages of being disorderly is that one is constantly making exciting discoveries.

Did you ever stop to think, and forget to start again?

We recognize that it is not only inbound but also outbound (cargo) that can pose a risk as well.

There are indeed people with ulterior motives who don't wish Chinese swimming well; they even don't wish Asian swimming well. We cannot let these people's plans succeed.

The ultimate gathering when I was younger would be an over-the-top Christmas party. Now, ugh, it's so sad... as I'm getting older, I kind of look forward to more intimate, really nice dinners.

I'm a big believer in fate, and it's working out well so far.