The public's imagination is rarely captured by bland temperance.

a man was on his way to the gallows when he met another, who asked him: where are you going, my friend? and the condemned man replied: i'm not going anywhere. they're taking me by force.

Being comfortable with the lies can be catastrophic.

The changes that take place when liberal Democrats replace not so liberal or compassionate Republicans (or Democrats) are merely cosmetic.

My best business decision was becoming a writer as well as a director, and learning all aspects of the filmmaking craft. My worst business decision was licensing music that I don't own.

An ounce of sauce covers a multitude of sins.

I receive about 10,000 letters a year from readers, and in the first year after a book is published, perhaps 5,000 letters will deal specifically with that piece of work.

Some critics are stimulating in that they make you realise how you could do better, and those are valued.

It's better to play to the host as though in a real conversation and let the audience listen in- which they are.

Why should I complain about making $700 a week playing a maid? If I didn't, I'd be making $7 a week being one.

Intolerance is a beautiful thing...There are people that are politically correct that want to say the cardinal sin of the hour is intolerance and I think that is a bunch of junk.