Ironically, the only gun control in 19th century England was the policy forbidding police to have arms while on duty.

The 'militia' was the entire adult male citizenry, who were not simply allowed to keep their own arms, but affirmatively required to do so.

Whether you're on TV or on the stage, you have to work hard to stay fresh, real, and full of energy. You can't settle back. You always have to stay on your toes.

I know why the Jews and Muslims have nine hundred names for God; one small word is not enough for love.

Virginia Woolf, I enjoyed talking to her, but thought nothing of her writing. I considered her 'a beautiful little knitter.

It takes a tough man to make a tender chicken.

Isn't allowing people a choice what America is all about?

I want to be on that thing that people watch while they're eating a quick dinner before they go out, or to cheer them up. I want to make people laugh every day, if I can.

People are bursting out of the closet, rejecting their parents' wishes to keep the faith. Atheism is becoming mainstream.

I for one don't want to be ranked among idiots, felons, and minors any longer, for I am none of them.

always either on a peak of happiness or drowning in black waters of despair they loved or they loathed, they lived in a world of superlatives

Our founders did not oust George III in order for us to crown Richard I.