I have something to say: it's better to burn out, than to fade away.

Atrocities are human nature - they don't have political beliefs, color, creed or anything like that. They just happen, it's human.

It used to be that a son could look at the father, and pretty much know what life was gonna be like as an adult. There was confidence in that, and comfort in that, and frustration also.

There have been a couple of jobs I've done without thinking, without being engaged, and they just stink.

Whatever comes next for this generation, that's going to be the greatest voice.

If it's something that reaches out and grabs me, I want to do it. I have a lot of trouble doing things that don't grab me. So, I'm not a very good actor in that way. I can't fake it.

I would have had fun doing just about anything.

Can I, just one time, play the good guy?

I am constantly amazed on every level at how lucky I am.

When you see something that's so excellent it can be intimidating to walk into it no matter how many people you know.

A baby’s laughter is the sweetest music that touches every heart.

Only absurdities need to be defended. Truth speaks for itself.

Laughter can be more satisfying than honor

What man can imagine he may one day achieve.

Everybody appreciates a compliment.

Life isn't just to be found, you have to work for it.

One of the things I find about acting is that the less the audience knows about the actor, the more they're able to believe in him in the role.

I've lived through what seems to most - and myself - many lives.

There's an old saying about truth setting you free. Don't buy it. Sometimes the truth slams the cell door shut and throws a thousand bolts.

Motown was the mecca. It was every writer's dream to work there.