Personally, coming out was one of the most important things I've ever done, lifting from my shoulders the millstone of lies that I hadn't even realized I was carrying.

Try and understand what part you have to play in the world in which you live. There's more to life than you know and it's all happening out there. Discover what part you can play and then go for it.

I often thought my gravestone would say, 'Here lies Gandalf. He came out,'

Acting is a very personal process. It has to do with expressing your own personality, and discovering the character you're playing through your own experience - so we're all different.

To know you are in the company with people who love and care for each other, as well as for whatever they are working on, is almost essential.

I’ve often thought the Bible should have a disclaimer in the front saying this is fiction.

You can always pick out stage actors at the Oscars: they know how to walk.

We are very lucky to be men because women have a terrible time getting older parts. It's much more difficult.

When you were on stage, you could be absolutely open about your emotions and indulge them and express yourself in a way that - in real life - I wasn't doing.

Splendid architecture, the love of your life, an old friend... they can all go drifting by unseen if youre not careful.

In fact, my face has shrunk in the meantime, but it won't be particularly noticeable because it's covered up with hair. So I hope I'm not alarmed if I ever do sit through the five movies.

No, my friend, I am not drunk. I have just been to the dentist, and need not return for another six months! Is it not the most beautiful thought?--Poirot

Why be a man when you can be a success.

Money Can’t Buy Happiness but It Beats the Hell out of Poverty.

Kissinger would probably be outraged even if he reread his own memoirs, on the grounds that they are not favorable enough.

You know what Andy Warhol's sole contribution to this country has been? He made Campbell's Soup a household word.

You live to play in the playoffs. It's like your heart is ripped out.

In my prime I could have handled Michael Jordan. Of course, he would be only 12 years old.

Donald Trump places great faith in his son-in-law Jared Kushner.

Clichés are what good writing is all about. Because our lives are basically clichés.

I like movies that leave you with something to think about, to discuss, to debate, you know?