I consider myself fortunate that I've been able to find a character that people have responded to.

In a perfect world, you would be able to hold onto everyone. But It's not realistic. The changes with NYPD have been progressive and have taken the show to new levels.

I was so emotional. Choked up. I could hardly talk all day. I'll be cleaning out my trailer and saying goodbye soon, realizing what a wonderful experience this has been.

I'll miss the comments from the people on the street who love the show and who have felt its impact on the culture. I won't miss the shooting schedule, though!

When he realized who he'd pulled over, the policeman shook his head in disbelief. He told me of all people I should know better. He gave me a real dressing down, but let me go.

Coming from Chicago, I like a white Christmas.

I always liked the smell of a smoke-filled room. I think it's a good smell.

One of the things I had a hard time getting used to when I came to California in '78 was Santa Claus in shorts.

I respect people and expect that kind of respect back.

My doctor asked me if I smoked, and I said only when I'm working, golfing, or drinking. Then I realized the only time I don't smoke is when I'm home. I didn't even realize I'd become a smoker.

Our country offers such great opportunities for us all. Unfortunately, too many hard-working citizens go day to day without enough food to eat.

How do we still believe that human nature is not evil when 60 years old men rape 3 years innocent girls?

If you are tired of walking to your destiny, sprint.

Slowly, deliberately, the dog turned from the black wolf and walked toward the man. He was a dog, and dogs chose men.

Sometimes we want what we want even if we know it’s going to kill us.

I don't know where it's all going to lead. I have no idea where I'm going. I would just like to be happy.

It seems that in Baltimore, one of the most violent cities in America, jurors are far more reluctant to convict criminal defendants than in the suburban enclaves that ring the city.

Without struggle, no progress and no result. Every breaking of habit produces a change in the machine.

No technique is possible when men are free. Technique requires predictability and, no less, exactness of prediction. It is necessary, then, that technique prevail over the human being.

There is a phenomenal amount of pressure on women in this industry: they are considered vintage by the time they hit their mid-30s.

It is in identifying yourself with the hopes, dreams, fears and longings of others that you may understand them and help them.