To be oneself, simply oneself, is so amazing and utterly unique an experience that it's hard to convince oneself so singular a thing happens to everybody.

There were no scruples, no feelings of respect or loyal affection that would stop us from making up our minds by the pure light of reason - and of our own desires.

Your words hurt, Jazz. They hurt like cotton balls thrown in my direction.

It's terrific, Clare, " Henry says, and we stare at each other, and I think, "Don't leave me.

We're a leader sure, but still a member of the global community. And that's true and important and when America acts like its worst self on the global stage is when we forget that.

Money isn't a major motivating force in my life. Nor is my profession. There are other things that I care more about than being an actor.

Maybe I'll make one movie a year, maybe two, but it's not going to be more than that because I have other priorities now.

Prague is like a vertical Venice steps everywhere.

I wondered if he ever thought of me, and hated the pang I felt when I told myself he didn't.

I'm telling you, it's so exciting playing out there because I'm playing well, you have the crowd behind you, and it's such a good feeling. I'm really having a good time out there.

One should aim, seriously, at disregarding ups and downs; a compliment here, silence there ... the central fact remains stable, which is the fact of my own pleasure in the art.

We have issued financial instruments in the past, and there is a strong demand for them, it is simply unnecessary now.