If I lived in another country, like a country that was, say, an enemy of the United States, I would be more amused than I am.

In real life, I assure you, there is no such thing as algebra.

Think before you speak. Read before you think.

My favorite animal is steak.

The conversational overachiever is someone whose grasp exceeds his reach. This is possible but not attractive.

A hobby is, of course, an abomination, as are all consuming interests and passions that do not lead directly to large, personal gain.

As a teenager you are at the last stage in your life when you will be happy to hear that the phone is for you.

Children are the most desirable opponents at scrabble as they are both easy to beat and fun to cheat.

There are two modes of transport in Los Angeles: car and ambulance. Visitors who wish to remain inconspicuous are advised to choose the latter

I've done the calculation and your chances of winning the lottery are identical whether you play or not.

Ask your child what he wants for dinner only if he's buying.

You can get to oppression through regulation, especially in an "Idea Economy" which necessitates liberty of the mind to explore.

Manhattan is basically this island in New York, where all the cool stuff is located.

If you can understand the humor in the drawing part you'll probably get the humor in the audio part.

I have to say my background was mostly theatre, which I love, and it took a long time to feel comfortable there. That's probably true of anyone's career.

A song must move the story ahead. A song must take the place of dialogue. If a song halts the show, pushes it back, stalls it, the audience won't buy it; they'll be unhappy.

If you really want to love Jesus, first learn to suffer, because suffering teaches you to love.

Mr. President, the only thing that stops a bad guy with a nuke is a good guy with a nuke.

Making an album should be an honest experience. It shouldn't be about trying to gauge where popular music is today; it should be about artistic expression and putting down what you want to put down.

My family thought the fascination with acting was just another fad.

I had to have a large kitchen because I look to cook