Even though I love my mother, I didn't want to make an idealized portrait of her. I'm fascinated more by her defects - they are funnier than her other qualities.
“When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.”
“I like my parents but they are just not good parents. They are nice enough people. I'm not interested in hurting their feelings.”