I dearly love the state of Texas, but I consider that a harmless perversion on my part, and discuss it only with consenting adults.

I prefer someone who burns the flag and then wraps themselves up in the Constitution over someone who burns the Constitution and then wraps themselves up in the flag.

On the whole, I prefer not to be lectured on patriotism by those who keep offshore maildrops in order to avoid paying their taxes.

What we have here, fellow citizens, is a crassly egocentric, raving twit.

It's like, duh. Just when you thought there wasn't a dime's worth of difference between the two parties, the Republicans go and prove you're wrong.

It is possible to read the history of this country as one long struggle to extend the liberties established in our Constitution to everyone in America.

Satire is traditionally the weapon of the powerless against the powerful. I only aim at the powerful. When satire is aimed at the powerless, it is not only cruel -- it's vulgar.

If you ever get to the place where injustice doesn't bother you, you're dead.

One thing that corporations do not do is give out money out of the goodness of their hearts.

I know: "Guns Don't Kill People." But I suspect that they have something to do with it. If you point your finger at someone and say, "Bang, bang, you're dead," not much actually happens.

How the American right managed to convince itself that the programs to alleviate poverty are responsible for the consequences of poverty will someday be studied as a notorious mass illusion.

How far is the Soul from attaining moksha (ultimate liberation)? Only the obstructive (antray) karmas.

Oh, monsters are scared, " said Lettie. "That's why they're monsters.

I think always as an actor. I go in knowing how I'm going to play it. That's about it.

My mom was a great cook so I always wanted to eat and make stuff. I did cooking in 4-H but it wasn't until I was out of college that I decided I wanted to make this my career.

But comedy I'd love to do as much as humanly possible.

Why does a hearse horse snicker, hauling a lawyer away?

As a student in London, I had seen so many shows, so many plays and had seen so many greats of the day.

Some musicians play blues, others classical jazz or bluegrass. I like to play political roles because I can merge my political interests with my creative interests.

You always really have to remain consistent in your beliefs and philosophy.

Preachers who talk about everything but the reality of Hell, are likeable betrayers of the Gospel.