Sidney Poitier, who is class personified, said: Lou, youre a leading man because youre a good actor. Brought tears to my eyes.

Sometimes I only hope to make a good popcorn movie.

The only power an actor has is the ability to say "no."

Approach every film with the same enthusiasm, regardless of its budget.

It's easier to stay in shape than to fluctuate.

I'm an actor first and foremost; it's my first love and passion.

The policy of the house of Austria, which aimed at destroying the independence of Hungary as a state, has been pursued unaltered for three hundred years.

There is nothing sadder in this world than the waste of human potential. The purpose of evolution is to raise us out of the mud, not have us grovelling in it.

When creativity is the goal, schools must have their own platforms to network and innovate.

Fufillment has nothing to do with circumstances.

If Nature is our mother, then God is our father.

A camera gives you a purpose.

But surprises were nothing new to her. Like opening a can of mushroom soup and finding tomato instead; be grateful and eat it anyway.

I was hoping that perhaps I could roll with you..." "You cannot roll with me," said the Big O, "but perhaps you can roll by yourself.

Hence the experienced soldier, once in motion, is never bewildered; once he has broken camp, he is never at a loss.

These are people who are capable of devotion, public devotion, to justice. They meant what they said and every day that passes, they mean it more.