I was convinced that I was going to be onstage for the rest of my life.

Anybody who has political ambition has an Achilles heel.

I think that there should be a Gaius Baltar Award for Moral Cowardice given out to people every year.

I think the level of devotion some sci-fi fans display turns other people off.

On a personal note, myself, I find religion - I can understand it, I can understand why we have it, as a kind of force on the planet. And I also at the same time think it's ludicrous.

My first show, in England, was called Soldier, Soldier.

Jokes are very curious things psychologically.

When somebody says, Action, I act. When they say, Cut, thats my job. Ive done it.

I never talk about filming until I'm actually on the set and I've got the job, because otherwise - "Oh yeah, I'm going to be so busy," and then you're going to see me in McDonald's in two months.

I think it was in my second week that I auditioned for Battlestar. I was very "Oh gosh, I want to be in television, I want to be in something, but I don't know if I want to be in this."

Some things cannot be taught

Fear is the worst kind of grave, because it buries one alive.

Every new dayOur children's joy is as fresh as roses, Even the birds chatter at dawn.

Treat your body good, because your body is your boat, it is your horse, it is your car, your wings, your every possible vehicle to take you to every possible place!

I can describe, and I've always been able to describe, what Republicans stand for in eight words, and the eight words are lower taxes, less government, strong defense and family values.

Certainly I'm passionate and driven and quite relentless when I want something.

I spent my time trying to understand grand jury procedure - a topic about which I never before had the slightest interest.

I think that the people in Indiana want to see more jobs, more opportunity. And they want to make sure that Washington listens to them.

Opinions, from experts, cost money.

We Dutch, we like to have an opinion, a strong opinion. We think we know everything better.