I don't know what is better than the work that is given to the actor - to teach the human heart the knowledge of itself.

Acting is a masochistic form of exhibitionism. It is not quite the occupation of an adult.

The humility to prepare and the self-confidence to bring it off.

Don't waste your time striving for perfection; instead, strive for excellence - doing your best.

Have a very good reason for everything you do.

If I wasn't an actor, I think I'd have gone mad. You have to have extra voltage, some extra temperament to reach certain heights.

Surely we have always acted; it is an instinct inherent in all of us. Some of us are better at it than others, but we all do it.

The art of persuasion. The actor persuades himself, first, and through himself, the audience.

Striving for perfection is the greatest stopper there is. You'll be afraid you can't achieve it. It's your excuse to yourself for not doing anything. Instead, strive for excellence, doing your best.

Use your weaknesses; aspire to the strength.

Shakespeare - The nearest thing in incarnation to the eye of God.

David, I’ll fly for you, if you’ll love me!”“Fly, then.”“I can’t fly, but love me anyway.”“Poor wingless child!”“Is it so hard to love me?”“Do you think you are easy, my illusive possession?

Dorothy is the only woman in history who has had her menopause in public and made it pay.

In all my travels I have never seen the hospitality of San Francisco equalled anywhere in the world.

Anytime there is a struggle between doing what is actually right and doing what seems right, then your ego is interfering with your decision.

A poem is like a score for the human voice.

Theres that initial reticence for some athletes to take you seriously.

With Dior Haute Couture, the dream is already there.

My idea of man's chief end was to enrich the world with things of beauty, and have a fairly good time myself while doing so.

Stolen kisses require an accomplice.