And, you know, when you are a kid, everybody wants to be an actor. I think that everybody wants to be in show business, frankly.

If you look around at the people in show business today they are basically the people who didn't give up.

I'm an avid biography reader.

I try not to make plans. Because, even the best laid plans etc. etc.

Certainly I find it most interesting to play a role that I can invent from nothing.

Timing is everything, as you know.

I think the potential for man is so enormous, if we can stay alive long enough, we're going to be seeing a lot of what Star Trek is projecting.

People think that being on Star Trek is career suicide, but it's really just the opposite

I think it's the business part of the word show business that causes me the most concern.

When I go to the old folks' home, I'm gonna be sitting in a rocking chair, telling everybody how I worked with Jack [Lemmon] and Walter [Matthau].

My own personal favorite Cher song is the unforgettable Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves.

The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them and the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose.

I was 7, and I remember being given a part in a play and thinking, This is exciting.

I consider myself a logical person and, you know, a lot of people try to categorize me in one way or another.

How far can you push a rope? Not very far. That's why true influencers don't push.

The case for trade is not just monetary, but moral. Economic freedom creates habits of liberty. And habits of liberty create expectations of democracy.

Majorities and minorities cannot rightfully be taken at all into account in deciding questions of justice.

I'm just going to punch him and do my best. If the knockout comes, it comes.

Growing up in Jersey City was interesting. I got to learn a lot about different cultures: I had Hindu friends, Middle Eastern friends, black friends, Spanish friends.

The undisciplined are slaves to moods, appetites and passions

I love songs. Songs are my favorite things.