Quotes by Daniel Pinkwater

“The old saw about old dogs and new tricks only applies to certain people”

“The pictures [in this book] are pleasing and, to my eye, beautiful. At the same time, theyre genuinely funny. This, to me, is the best thing possible. And its hard to do.”

I have to remind myself that Ive always known this: Evolution is not for everybody.

I mean-- no offense, Leonard, but you really dont like to climb ropes, and get into the Marine Corps, and kill your countriys enemies, do you?I said that it wasnt one of the big goals of my life.Well, maybe youd like me to get you into this corrective gym class, where you can study toe dancing, and grow up to be a little Commie, sissy boy, Mr. Jerris said.I told him I would like that just fine…