I'm not sure why writing for others became harder. Probably a reluctance to give away anything you might conceivably use yourself caused… — Dick Cavett Copy Share Image
I haven't ever found any great writing on that wonderful and often unappreciated art form, the insult. — Dick Cavett Copy Share Image
Every writer knows that unless you were born gifted with either supreme confidence or outsize ego, handing in your work holds, in… — Dick Cavett Copy Share Image
The trick to writing for people is, you have to be able to turn them on in your head. And know how… — Dick Cavett Copy Share Image
I confess, I do have to remind myself almost daily that there are people on this earth capable of reading, writing, eating… — Dick Cavett Copy Share Image
Statistically, I'd say comedy writers are perhaps the sanest category of show people. And why not? They make big money, and although… — Dick Cavett Copy Share Image
Comedians are sometimes resentful of their writers. Probably because it's hard for giant egos to admit you need anyone but yourself to… — Dick Cavett Copy Share Image
A conversation does not have to be scintillating in order to be memorable. I once met a president of the United States, and his… — Dick Cavett Copy Share Image
I don't see the future as bright, language-wise. I see it as a glass half empty - and evaporating quickly. — Dick Cavett Copy Share Image
I'm not all that enthralled by show business, and I'm not that much of a highbrow. — Dick Cavett Copy Share Image
Radio, which was a much better medium than television will ever be, was easy and pleasant to listen to. Your mind filled automatically with… — Dick Cavett Copy Share Image
I guess the best advice I ever got or anyone could get for doing a talk show, though it has not been easy very… — Dick Cavett Copy Share Image
William F. Buckley was a man who had a great capacity for fun and for amusing himself by amazing others. — Dick Cavett Copy Share Image
I eat at this German-Chinese restaurant and the food is delicious. The only problem is that an hour later you're hungry for power. — Dick Cavett Copy Share Image
“The idea that hunting is one against one is ludicrous. It's one animal versus the hunter, the manufacturer of the rifle, the bullet maker,… — Dick Cavett Copy Share Image
