Роберт Пенн Уоррен

who had lived through one world into another and had been at home in both.

Then he handed the Boss another big chunk of silence to admire.

After one of my exhibitions Lois would try to discipline me by withholding the sweets of her gender.

There was no use in giving them the benefit of my wisdom.

Little early in the day perhaps for the real thing, but a touch of gin and tonic never hurt anybody.

Don't forget that while you're giving out the free samples of sympathy."