I often close my eyes because I can't tolerate violence.

The older I get the more I try not to waste my time on negative energy.

Doing classic plays is wonderful. It's a wonderful way of developing style.

It is really hard to do comedy; it takes a lot of energy and focus. It's rather like music: It's a lot of hitting notes precisely

I never say I have a preference for one medium as opposed to another.

Lawrence of Arabia is the ultimate movie, deeply cinematic.

Really, can anyone drink several martinis at lunch?

I always say God should have given women one extra decade at least, especially if you want a family. You're trying to pack a lot in.

I'm sad to say that stardom is a commodity in our culture.

Acting is like a high wire act. Your margin for error is very slim.

It's the thing that you do well that brings you to prominence. The very thing that brings you to success can also be like a curse, because then people think that's all you can do

One does not become strong lifting feathers.

The waves are rough in a sea of adversity. Learning to swim in that setting provides you with one heck of an opportunity.

Live the meaning of life

I'm not a film buff. I don't watch a lot of movies.

The school as a means of education to me was simply a blank.

I always try to use my medium, and if I get into a normal sitcom-writing contest with normal sitcom writers, I'm going to lose.

Day in and day out, your tax accountant can make or lose you more money than any single person in your life, with the possible exception of your kids

Sit back and get some sleep. Oh great. So if we have an accident and I'm asleep my resistance toward fighting death will be down and I'll wake up in a morgue.

Style helps distinguish you . . . It's a great potential opportunity that people tend to leave by the wayside

What a joy it is that the road ahead is an uphill climb. For where it leads is all the way to the top.