Calvin Trillin's Quotes

The most remarkable thing about my mother is that for thirty years she served the family nothing but leftovers. The original meal has never been found.

Calvin Trillin

I never did very well in math - I could never seem to persuade the teacher that I hadn't meant my answers literally.

Calvin Trillin

As far as I'm concerned, 'whom' is a word that was invented to make everyone sound like a butler.

Calvin Trillin

Health food makes me sick.

Calvin Trillin

With humor, it's so subjective that trying to think of what the ideal reader would think would drive you crazy.

Calvin Trillin

There's always a source for humor.

Calvin Trillin

I never eat in a restaurant that's over a hundred feet off the ground and won't stand still.

Calvin Trillin