Helpful hint when putting down a bead of caulk

As I understand it, mineral spirits attacks the nervous system and its production process is horrible for the environment. I used it years ago, painting my way through school, but soon switched to spit or water. A product called "Goof Off" (a glue and latex paint remover) works well, too.
"If you can step across it, you can caulk it."
"Caulk and paint,
make a Carpenter what he ain't"