There's the inherent value of the arts in terms of what that does for the quality of life and culture. The arts - in my case theater, play-writing - is all about community.

An African who loses the ability to die with dignity is a lost man.

Your heaviest artillery will be your will to live. Keep that big gun going.

It does people good to have to do things they don't like in moderation.

Because there are no fours.

Lost causes are the only ones worth fighting for.

Grab your coat, and get your hat Leave your worry on the doorstep Just direct your feet To the sunny side of the street.

People equate sexy with promiscuous. They think that because I'm shaped this way, I must be scandalous - like running around and bringing men into my hotel room. But it's just the opposite.

It's a dangerous dog that doesn't bark.

Everything pays for growing tame.

Everyone has something they don't want anyone to see; that is one of the functions of a home, to provide a spot to keep such things.