Quotes & Jokes by Steve Martin / page 8
Why is it we don't always recognize the moment when love begins, but we always know when it ends?
So she viewed time spent in the land of the normal as an investigation into the world of marriage-worthy men, even if she was unsure about her own interest in marriage. There must be one solid citizen who also had a spark of life, a sense of humor and adventure.
Lots of women are getting involved. They're not satisfied just being passengers anymore.
How is it possible to miss a woman whom you kept at a distance, so that when she was gone you would not miss her?
All of a sudden I had to remember some words that Marlowe had told me over fifteen years ago: "Dead men don't wear plaid." Hmm... Dead men don't wear plaid. I still don't know what it means.
People come up to me and say "Steve, what is film editing?" And I say "How should I know? You're the director."
There are some people that will not pick up a phone and call you, but if you knock on a door and talk to them, they'll talk back to you.
Come on, let's sing one of the old tunes. "When you're sliding into home and your pants are full of foam, Diarrhea."
Lacy was just as happy alone as with company. When she was alone, she was potential; with others she was realized.
I believe in eight of the ten commandments; and I believe in going to church every Sunday unless there's a game on.
First I get my name in the phone book and now I’m on your ass. You know, I'll bet more people see that than the phone book.
A girl who is willing to give every ounce of herself to someone, who could never betray her lover, who never suspects maliciousness of anyone, and whose sexuality sleeps in her, waiting to be stirred.