But theres a huge blessing that comes from being a part of a show like The Cosby Show that sets such a high standard of quality - it touched so many people on so many different levels.

I never wanted to look back on my career and be embarrassed about work that I chose to do.

My perspective was always being on a number one show doesn't mean anything if I'm not still working consistently at 40 to 50 and 60 years old.

Acting had been a hobby that turned into a career, the directing was a hobby that turned into a career and music just really allowed me to find another way to express myself.

Just as it's painful to hear any woman talk about sexual assault, whether true or not, it's just as painful to watch my friend and mentor go through this.

It is better to be slave to the Saviour than satan.

Giving up is the only sure way to fail.

When I first came to the House of Commons and walked out into the lobby, men sprang to their feet. I asked them to sit down since I'd come to walk around. I didn't want them doing me favours.

I'm going to build my own slam.

I think that if ever a mortal heard the voice of God it would be in a garden at the cool of the day.

We can either have a free Parliament or a free people. Personal freedom requires that all authority is restrained by long-run principles which the opinion of the people approves.

I did a film called Dracula and it was very nice because I had lots of trips to New York on Concorde.

Do not jump into reaction mode at the first appearance of negative energy. Just breathe, and relax.

Most people over estimate others talents and underestimate their own.

People ask me, "Are you right wing or are you left wing?" and I always say, "I'm for the whole bird." A one-winged bird didn't ever get off the ground.