Americans don't know a lot about the Middle East - [they] don't know we laugh.

When I told my parents I wanted to be an actor, my mom was, like, I think I heard you say lawyer.

You know, funny can be universal.

If you do finish the book and are still scared of me and people of my ilk, then I recommend you schedule an appointment with a therapist. Either that, or try writing your own book

Follow your heart. Do what you love. Because I was constantly struggling with that. If it's in your heart, go for it. Don't listen to other people.

One thing about D.C. that's funny to me is that you end up running into famous political figures who you've seen on television who you think are not real until you see them.

I've made enough jokes about Iran's leadership that I'm sure if I showed up that I would get a nice escort - to the main prison - and then I could do a show there.

I remembered, like, when 'Not When My Daughter' came out, I'm serious, I think dating for Iranian men became a lot harder. Dude's name, Shahrokh - became Tony. Mehsud became Mike.

I think comedy is a good way to help people change their minds. I think that if you're laughing and getting a message across, it's a lot easier than when somebody is screaming in your face.

Sometimes to self-discover you must self-destruct.

Always have a 'Plan C

Your attitude toward Scripture can reveal your attitude toward the Savior. When your passion for God's Word runs high, your passion for God does as well.

The greater the power, the more dangerous the abuse.

Our rewards in life will always be in direct ratio to our service.

I just loved performing. It just made me feel alive. It's scary, but that's part of it. I think it's important to have that extra adrenaline. It gives you that extra zing.

Lord Chancellor, did I deliver the speech well? I am glad of that, for there was nothing in it.

True love is love that stays constant for ever, whatever it's fortune; whether requited or scored, filled or sent empty away.

Don't diminish yourself in any way. Dare to be all that you are.

For if we're destroyed, the knowledge is dead...We're nothing more than dust jackets for books...so many pages to a person.