The issue of civil rights was too much for the establishment to handle. One of the chapters of history thats least studied by historians is the 300 to 500 riots in the U.S. between 1965 and 1970.

Why should American atrocities be merely unsettling, but a trip to Hanoi unconscionable?

Twice the Republicans in the California legislature tried to block my seating because of my trips to Hanoi.

They motivate us to play, be affectionate, seek adventure and be loyal.

A silent majority and government by the people is incompatible.

I think people are entitled to march without a permit. When you have a few hundred thousand people on the street you have permission.

Our crime was that we were beginning to live a new and contagious life-style without official authorization.

I am the Vietcong. We are everywhere! We are all Vietcong.

Then you have [Donald] Trump. So it could be the tightest, most hazardous race in political history and we can't afford to allow Trump to slither through. So that's where I'm at.

Gentrification and consumerism... have destroyed the character of my favorite American haunts, like North Beach, Berkeley, Venice and Aspen.

Communism is one of the options that can improve people's lives.

Fear is not respect. It is but a conniving, little weasel next to that mighty lion. They are a far, far cry from the same animal.

It’s awkward to wake up one day to see the trumpet working hard to lead in the shoes of the microphone. You can only lead where you can function better!

The old order changeth yielding place to new.

You're dangerous."he says. Why?" Because you make me believe in the impossible." — Simone Elkeles (Rules of Attraction)

I am struck by the simplicity of light in the atmosphere in the autumn, as if the earth absorbed none, and out of this profusion of dazzling light came the autumnal tints.

Oh yes. It's not when you brake but when you take them off that counts. Most people don't understand that.

It's a shame we can't just admit that we failed family living, sell the house, split up the money, and get on with our lives.

In my opinion, he only may be truly said to live and enjoy his being who is engaged in some laudable pursuit, and acquires a name by some illustrious action, or useful art.

If you're a director, your entire livelihood and your entire creativity is based on your self-confidence. Sometimes that's dangerously close to arrogance.

What soap is to the body, laughter is to the soul. Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.