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• I used to call [Count Basie] one of my lawyers. He would give me such beautiful advice.
  And he would phrase that advice into these little sayings....
• aga n. [WPI] A cuspy but bogus raving story about N random broken people.
  Here is a classic example of the saga form, as told by Guy L....
• On this morning in August when I was 13, my mother sent us out pick tomatoes.
  Back in April I'd have killed for a fresh tomato, but in August they are no more rare or wonderful than rocks....
• One fine day, the bus driver went to the bus garage, started his bus, and drove off along the route.
  No problems for the first few stops -- a few people got on, a few got off, and things went generally well....
• A master was asked the question, "What is the Way?" by a curious monk.
  "It is right before your eyes," said the master. "Why do I not see it for myself?...
• Oh, he [a big dog] hunts with papa," she said. "He says Don Carlos [the dog] is good for almost every kind of game.
  He went duck hunting one time and did real well at it....
• My youngest child is the funniest one of the group.
  I had just finished eating and my stomach was swollen from the food that went in it....
• Jacques: First, you must get to know your lane. Feel the slickness, feel the slippery finish.
  Caresses it, experience it. Quite smooth, isn't it?...
• My friend Sappo was real depressed. He said, "I can't get any girls.
  I said, "Don't worry, listen, tomorrow we're going swimming....