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 answerliterallymath Change image and share on social
When it comes to rapacious 19th century capitalism, my family's hands are clean. Calvin Trillin 19thcapitalismcentury Change image and share on social
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 familyfindleftover Change image and share on social
Getting a tattoo would probably make me cry. Calvin Trillin crymaketattoo Change image and share on social
I don't think I've ever read a food piece or a food book. Calvin Trillin bookfoodhave Change image and share on social
Being on a book tour is a lot easier than reporting. Calvin Trillin bookeasylot Change image and share on social
When it comes to Chinese food I have always operated under the policy that the less known about the preparation the better. A wise diner who is invited to visit the kitchen replies by saying, as politely as possible, that he has a pressing engagement elsewhere. Calvin Trillin chinesedinerengagement share on social
I do remember in high school I wanted to be a disc jockey. Calvin Trillin dischighjockey Change image and share on social
I don't mind being interviewed on television or radio. Calvin Trillin interviewmindradio Change image and share on social
As far as I'm concerned, 'whom' is a word that was invented to make everyone sound like a butler. Calvin Trillin butlerconcerninvent Change image and share on social
