"When John was twenty-one he became one of the seven million that believe New York depends on them."

"During the next five years two eventful things happened to the Simses. A baby sister was born....and John received an…"

"We do not know how big the crowd is, and what opposition it is....until we get out of step with it."

"Look at that crowd! The poor boobs....all in the same rut!"

"[laughing at a juggling clown] The poor sap! And I bet his father thought he would be President!"

"[singing to the ukelele] Wife and I are happy And everything is swell; It's heavenly inside our flat But outside it i…"

"Take it from me, marriage isn't a word....it's a sentence!"

"Stranger: [on the NYC ferry] You've gotta be good in that town if you want to beat the crowd."

"Flapper: [to John] Oh, Gee, Baby! How did the angels ever let you leave Heaven?"

"Johnny Sims reached the age of twelve. He recited poetry, played piano and sang in a choir....so did Lincoln and Wash…"