Every production of an artist should be the expression of an... - W. Somerset Maugham

"It's a funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it."

"You are not angry with people when you laugh at them. Humor teaches tolerance."

"I write only when inspiration strikes. Fortunately it strikes every morning at nine o'clock sharp."

"Only a mediocre person is always at his best."

"Love is only a dirty trick played on us to achieve continuation of the species."