Art, not unlike raising children... may entail much sacrifice and periods of despair, but, with luck, the effort will produce something that outlives you.

Drawing used to be a civilized thing to do, like reading and writing. It was taught in elementary schools. It was democratic. It was a boon to happiness.

The consolation of art comes in many forms... For some it is making, for others it is having.

Everything, even the most ordinary daily affair, is enriched by the lessons that can be gleaned from art.

Under ordinary circumstances, bad art naturally gets sorted out and disappears. That is how history works when it is left alone to do its job.

Out of routine comes inspiration. That's the idea, anyway. To grasp what's exceptional, you first have to know what's routine.

Art provides us with clues about how to live our own lives more fully... art becomes our entree to the sublime.

All writers, all storytellers, are imposing their own narrative on something.

The greatest part of our existence enfold in service of humanity.

In misery it is great comfort to have a companion.

People will say I'm an idealist. I hope so.

Animals have hearts that feel, eyes that see and families to care for...just like you and me.

In our concern for others, we worry less about ourselves.

I don't have the time to tell you all the things I've learned from this cast. It's an extraordinary ensemble because we all support each other so well.

Earlier today, we got a call from Stephen Hawking. He's a genius, and after 6,028 shows he ran the numbers and he said it works out to about eight minutes of laughter.

I should prefer to die laughing, and, on more than one occasion, thought I might.

The only thing worse than a loser is someone who won't admit he played badly.

Throw it up y'all, throw it up, Throw it up, Let's show these fools how we do this on that west side. Cause you and I know it's tha best side.