P. J. O'Rourke

“I have no idea if some societies, anthropologically speaking, aren't really suited for democracy. I don't think that's true.”

“Southern California is a nice place, if you could cut out the show-business cancer. It just keeps spreading.”

“In the Soviet Union, no industry went under until they all did.”

“The good thing about SUVs is they have storage.”

“In Toledo, people grow out. Out to the suburbs. Out to the parts of America where the economy is more vigorous. And all too often, out to 48-inch waistbands.”

“It's better to make fun of yourself because you've always got someone around to make fun of, and they can't sue you.”

“America's grossly unfair tax system won't lead to class war. Or, if it does, the war will be brief.”

“The one thing that's terrible about traveling for fun is writing about it.”

“In thirteen years, every aspect of the universe can change - ask a thirteen-year-old.”

“Health care's not about insurance! Health care's about getting treatment.”

“Never be unfaithful to a lover, except with your wife.”

“Rahm Emanuel is, we are almost certain, a vampire.”

“My ignorance is widespread.”

“Politicians are wonderful people as long as they stay away from things they don't understand, such as working for a living.”

“Woodstock had a tremendous impact on American artistic life.”

“Democrats hate America being a world power because world power gives power to the nation instead of to Democrats.”

“Everybody is xenophobic to an extent.”