There's nothing like being old to be sure of everything.

In real life, I assure you, there is no such thing as algebra.

Think before you speak. Read before you think.

My favorite animal is steak.

The conversational overachiever is someone whose grasp exceeds his reach. This is possible but not attractive.

A hobby is, of course, an abomination, as are all consuming interests and passions that do not lead directly to large, personal gain.

As a teenager you are at the last stage in your life when you will be happy to hear that the phone is for you.

Children are the most desirable opponents at scrabble as they are both easy to beat and fun to cheat.

There are two modes of transport in Los Angeles: car and ambulance. Visitors who wish to remain inconspicuous are advised to choose the latter

I've done the calculation and your chances of winning the lottery are identical whether you play or not.

Ask your child what he wants for dinner only if he's buying.

I wanted to have a good relationship. One that's romantic and dramatic, like in the movies. But I finally became a woman at 17 and learned that men aren't really that simple.

Christ has made my soul beautiful with the jewels of grace and virtue.

What you are alone is what you are.

The days are long, but the years are short.

It is with logic that one proves; it is with intuition that one invents.

Look at someone like Edward Norton. A truly phenomenal actor. He's definitely went to school and trained.

When you make many films with the same actors you can develop a special understanding with them. I love working with people I know and that I trust.

Connecting today is a dialogue.

... a worker was seldom so much annoyed by what he got as by what he got in relation to his fellow workers.

What is the use of preaching the Gospel to men whose whole attention is concentrated upon a mad, desperate struggle to keep themselves alive?