Some film actors want to sit back and look at every scene and all that crap. No, you're an actor - tell the story, and when it's told, there's another one to tell.

You need to make mistakes in rehearsal because that's how you find out what works and what doesn't.

I don't like being away from theater that long. The muscles get atrophied if you don't exercise them.

I like rock music. I like jazz better, though.

I'm a stage actor, and we never get to see our performances.

My first professional acting job was in 'Hair' during the Vietnam War. So I think I've always been drawn to projects with a social conscience.

Our points of reference in America aren't steeped in literature; they're steeped in that five minutes between commercials.

If we had more reliable systems of law and governance perhaps our friendship would be shallower.

One of the things I've always liked about science fiction is the way it makes you think about things, and look at things from angles you'd never have thought about before.

Falling isn’t so bad, you know. It’s only the landing that hurts.

The US Constitution only guarantees your rights as a citizen, it doesn't guarantee happiness. It may take work, but if you have your rights, happiness is very possible.

I've never written a song in my life. It's all a big hoax.

I can never be important to any one.' 'What is to prevent you?' 'Every thing — my situation — my foolishness and awkwardness.

... safety that depends on an apron-string is very unsafe!

You're not such a dog as you think you are.

Excellence happens when you try each day to both do and be, a little better than you were yesterday!

I studied political science and international relations, so I never considered myself an artist.