If the studios paid the artists, how would they ever be able to afford the executives?

I believe in the separation of church and planet.

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will make me go in a corner and cry by myself for hours.

A lot has been said about politics; some of it complimentary, but most of it accurate

Learn to trust yourself. That's very vital. ... Just stand with yourself. Remember, in his lifetime, Van Gogh sold only two paintings. I personally sold even fewer.

Life doesn't make any sense, and we all pretend it does. Comedy's job is to point out that it doesn't make sense, and that it doesn't make much difference anyway.

Life is a comedy when watching and a tragedy when experiencing. I try and share anything I have.

Life took over 4 billion years to evolve into you, and you've about 70 more years to enjoy it. Don't just pursue happiness, catch it.

Never do things for money. It's always the things you do for love that turn out to pay the best.

Life has a very simple plot: first you're here and then you're not.

I've got soggy thighs. It must be dinner time.

With religion we divide people. With unconditional love we bring them under the same umbrella.

The advantage of having an artistic tradition is that the younger artist could see an organic link between the real life of one's country and its art work which is a sublimation of that life.

I think all wishes are the same, really, " she continued. "Whether they ask for this, that, or the other, what they are really asking for is happiness.

If you had told me at 45 years old that I would have to go on tour to get rest, I would've said, 'That's not how it works.' But nothing can be more gratifying. I'm a very hands-on dad.

People who leave Washington do so by way of the box... ballet or coffin.

With acting, you might have a month of very intense work, but youve got a lot of downtime as well.

If in winning we only draw we would be fine.

You've got to stay humble and hungry. Just keep working and thank God you have a chance to play in the NBA.

You know when you're telling these little stories? Here's a good idea: have a point. It makes it so much more interesting for the listener!

I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it, to support its Constitution, to obey its laws, to respect its flag, and to defend it against all enemies.