104 Quotes by Alan King

A summary of every Jewish holiday: They tried to kill us, we won, let's eat!

If you want to read about love and marriage, you've got to buy two separate books.

I can't stay friends with anyone who doesn't have a passion for something; and, generally speaking, artistic people, creative people carry it right into the kitchen, too. They have a zest for life; the excitement of living. All of the great eaters I've known are also men of great wit.

My mother's sister was killed in a trolley car accident, so I was raised as one of eight with my sister and six male cousins.

Banks have a new image. Now you have 'a friend,' your friendly banker. If the banks are so friendly, how come they chain down the pens?

Marriage is nature's way of keeping us from fighting with strangers.

It's not easy being a father, but I've been allowed a comeback.

I just never saw my mother in any other room but the kitchen. There were always pots going.

You only live once, except for Shirley MacLaine.