I don't have any particular recipe [for developing new proofs] ... It is the reason why doing research is challenging as well as attractive. It's like being lost in a jungle and trying to use all the knowledge that you can gather to come up with some new tricks, and with some luck you might find a way out.
Good econometrics is like good carpentry—it's all about using the right tool for the job.
幽默是处理生活荒谬性的一种方式。