In some ways, you could argue, television is doing far more interesting work than the movies. It's more fulfilling.

We never love anyone. Not really. We only love our idea of another person. It is some conception of our own that we love. We love ourselves, in fact.

Dignity was the first quality to be abandoned when the heart took over the running of human affairs.

The last thing you know about yourself is your effect.

I don't think they'll ever make a retro Bond.

There are things in life we don't understand, and when we meet them, all we can do is let them alone.

I have teken refuge in the doctrine that advises one not to seek tranquility in certainty but in permanently suspended judgement.

We keep a journal to entrap that collection of selves that forms us, the individual human being.

I have to start my real life soon, before I die of boredom and frustration.

Film is a medium of clear lines and broad strikes - which can be fantastic - but compared to the subtleties and nuances of a novel, it doesn't even get close.

I let people off the hook too easily.

The person who exudes a love of life, infused with charm and a smile, this is the person of value.

More than half described Christians as literalistic, anti-intellectual, judgmental, self-righteous, and bigoted.

Defending the truth is not something one does out of a sense of duty or to allay guilt complexes, but is a reward in itself.

With the shrinking of the US economy, and it's shrinking very rapidly, you not only have more money, but you also have fewer goods. That's a classic double-whammy on inflation.

Just when I thought there wasn't room enough for another thought in my head, I had this great idea—

I would like to work with Pat [ Leonard] in any capacity. I would love to hear his versions.

When there is violence against any person in society, because he or she is different, it threatens us all. Only by speaking out are any of us safe.

You either love or hate Neil Warnock and I like him

As much as my parents are part of Hollywood, I have no recollection of them giving me advice about it.

We and God have business with each other, and in opening ourselves to God's influence our deepest destiny is fulfilled.