My Mother Kept The House Clean And

My Father Was A Dreamer - My Hero. He Was A Smart, Tough Guy From Poland, A Cutter Of Lady's Handbags, An Old Socialist-unionist Who Always Considered Himself A Failure. His Big Line Was: 'don't End Up Like Me.'

My Father Helped Me Leave. He Said, 'it's All Out There, It's Not Here.'

My Son Says I Never Tell Stories About Anyone Who's Living.

And Humor Has Always Been A Weapon. You Want To Get Even On Somebody? You Want To Attack Somebody? Make Fun Of Them.

If You Want To Read About Love And Marriage, You've Got To Buy Two Separate Books.