When you're in jail, a good friend will be trying to bail you out. A best friend will be in the cell next to you saying, 'Damn, that was fun'.

Those are my principles, and if you don't like them...well I have others.

If you find it hard to laugh at yourself, I would be happy to do it for you.

Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly and applying the wrong remedies.

A black cat crossing your path signifies that the animal is going somewhere.

Behind every successful man is a woman, behind her is his wife.

Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read.

Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others.

Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana

I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury.

[He] may talk like an idiot, and look like an idiot, but don't let that fool you: he really is an idiot.

He who stands by his heart has God in him. Our conscience is what unites us with God.

The marvelous Maker!

Pursuit of passion, dream of dreamers!

I live for my death. While it is important how you perceive me now, It is more imperative how generations to come would perceive me

Your heart determines if you are rich or poor

People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.

It's your birthday today, so what would you say, if we turned that frown upside down

Silence is the Sabbath of the soul. Therein we rest, and therein we hear everything.

I sometimes got distracted easily and allowed my mind to wander when I needed to be focused. It's quite subtle, really, and just being aware of it helps.

I'm interested in the impact my movies have on people and how it affects them, and what they like and what they don't like - and what they take away from it. What leaves an impression, you know?