One of the things I had a hard time getting used to when I came to California in '78 was Santa Claus in shorts.

In a perfect world, you would be able to hold onto everyone. But It's not realistic. The changes with NYPD have been progressive and have taken the show to new levels.

I was so emotional. Choked up. I could hardly talk all day. I'll be cleaning out my trailer and saying goodbye soon, realizing what a wonderful experience this has been.

I'll miss the comments from the people on the street who love the show and who have felt its impact on the culture. I won't miss the shooting schedule, though!

When he realized who he'd pulled over, the policeman shook his head in disbelief. He told me of all people I should know better. He gave me a real dressing down, but let me go.

Coming from Chicago, I like a white Christmas.

I always liked the smell of a smoke-filled room. I think it's a good smell.

I respect people and expect that kind of respect back.

I consider myself fortunate that I've been able to find a character that people have responded to.

My doctor asked me if I smoked, and I said only when I'm working, golfing, or drinking. Then I realized the only time I don't smoke is when I'm home. I didn't even realize I'd become a smoker.

Our country offers such great opportunities for us all. Unfortunately, too many hard-working citizens go day to day without enough food to eat.

It comes true because we're wise, dear.

I'm not a comic person at all.

You can love me or you can hate me but you can't define me.

Making art is complicated because the categories are always changing. You just have to make your own art, and whatever categories it falls into will come later.

The trouble with me is that I'm an outsider. And that's a very hard thing to be in American life.

Mindfulness is not about getting anywhere else.

What I love about theatre is that it disappears as it happens.

Cord blood stem cell units have been shown to be a suitable alternative to adult bone marrow for the treatment of many diseases, including sickle cell anemia.

Musicians have the power to influence people and along with movie makers, they can reach and influence more people than any group of people, more than scientists and certainly more than politicians.

I'll bet you anything you like that half an hour after they have met, they will be calling each other sister. Women only do that when they have called each other a lot of other things first.