I was born lucky, and I have lived lucky. What I had was used. What I still have is being used. Lucky.

If you obey all the rules you miss all the fun.

Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get - only with what you are expecting to give - which is everything.

As one goes through life, one learns that if you don't paddle your own canoe, you don't move.

Never complain. Never explain.

I have no romantic feelings about age. Either you are interesting at any age or you are not. There is nothing particularly interesting about being old - or being young, for that matter.

Life can be wildly tragic at times, and I've had my share. But whatever happens to you, you have to keep a slightly comic attitude. In the final analysis, you have got not to forget to laugh.

I have not lived as a woman. I have lived as a man. I've just done what I damn well wanted to, and I've made enough money to support myself, and ain't afraid of being alone

You politicians remain professional because the voters remain amateur.

If you always do what interests you, at least one person is pleased.

If you want to sacrifice the admiration of many men for the criticism of one, go ahead, get married.

I believe fear of what we do not know may be the devil's best tool, meant to keep us back from those we long to approach.

Having a goal and having a dream are different.

When I was doing 'The Sopranos,' I liked putting music together with the film; that was my favorite part of it.

It takes five years for a willing person's mind to change. Have patience with yourself and others when treading in an area protected by a taboo.

I am a very good shot. I have hunted for every kind of animal. But I would never kill an animal during mating season.

Fly silly sea bird, no dreams can possess you, no voices can blame you for sun on your wings.

Who you are depends on who you meet.

I rode Sea Pigeon in all his work - that's why my arms are so long.

I want to be successful. Not just money. Just making a successful record and a successful show... I could feel successful without selling a million records.

I can like something. You can like something. It's not an absolute.