Michael Crichton, Disclosure

"All human behavior has a reason. All behavior is solving a problem."

"Sometimes women scare the hell out of me."

"He did not want an affair with his boss. He did not even want a one-night stand. Because what always happened was that people found out, gossip at the water cooler, meaningful looks in the hallway. And sooner or later the spouses found out. It always happened. Slammed doors, divorce lawyers, child custody."

"Friendships are nice. So is competence."