The thing which we speak of as beauty does not have to be sought in distant lands. . . . It is here about us or it is nowhere.

We enact many laws that manufacture criminals, and then a few that punish them.

I don't think I've ever died on stage. I've had jokes that died on stage. I've told a joke and absolutely nothing. They didn't know it was the end of the joke.

Be fond of hearing rather than of talking.

Canada has been a breeding ground for great comedic actors, sketch artists and stand-up comedians. We grew up with a different perspective on the world.

I could show you a picture right now where I look like something from The Hills Have Eyes. Talk about an awkward stage. Puberty was not good at all.

It doesn't make sense to have to do the wrong thing in order to do the right thing.

Three cigarettes in, your body already craves it. It is that addictive.

In the midst of darkness, light persists.

I think you can judge the level of success for any group of people by the reaction against it.

Who knows most, doubts most; entertaining hope means recognizing fear.

Responding to a question about remarks attributed to him that he did not think were his: "I really didn't say everything I said."