The reality of an actor's life is that we do not always have the luxury of choice. We take what comes to us.

When I decided to pursue a career as a Muppet Performer when I was in college, it was my hope to be able to play a wide range of Muppet characters in all areas and genres of television and film.

I am always interested in working and fun things like health insurance.

I've been proud to work on some really great children's shows, but they are not my only interest.

It just happens that there is more employment for puppeteers in preschool television than anywhere else.

If singing a couple of songs in a benefit will help keep the Festival alive and known, well, how can I say no to that?

I still remember discovering the classic rock station when I was in high school and being totally blown away by it.

There are lots of stories in pop music, lots of lush orchestrations, lots of attention to detail. You just have to know where to find them. The best stuff is never overt.

Politeness, delicacy [and] decency ... are but three different names for hypocrisy, chicanery, and cowardice.

Taking a shaky breath, I spoke. “Well, recently, I learned how much my words affect people, even if it’s just one word.

The man who can own up to his error is greater than he who merely knows how to avoid making it.

But to be the best, you must face the best. And to overcome your fear, you must deal with the best.

The guys I grew up with, my cinematic heroes, have always been men of few words, but of action. Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach.

Children's bodies aren't like automobiles with the assailant's fingerprints lingering on the wheel. The world of sexual abuse is quintessentiall y secret. It is the perfect crime.

Real freedom must include economic security.

I think the most well-adjusted people live in the present with an eye toward the future - I'm not among those.

Life was never meant to be a struggle, just a gentle progression from one point to another, much like walking through a valley on a sunny day.

Anything less than mad, passionate, extraordinary love is a waste of time. There are too many mediocre things in life to deal with and love shouldn't be one of them.