[the only acting advice he would give] What is acting but lying and what is good lying but convincing lying?

Acting is a masochistic form of exhibitionism. It is not quite the occupation of an adult.

The humility to prepare and the self-confidence to bring it off.

Don't waste your time striving for perfection; instead, strive for excellence - doing your best.

Have a very good reason for everything you do.

If I wasn't an actor, I think I'd have gone mad. You have to have extra voltage, some extra temperament to reach certain heights.

Surely we have always acted; it is an instinct inherent in all of us. Some of us are better at it than others, but we all do it.

The art of persuasion. The actor persuades himself, first, and through himself, the audience.

Striving for perfection is the greatest stopper there is. You'll be afraid you can't achieve it. It's your excuse to yourself for not doing anything. Instead, strive for excellence, doing your best.

Use your weaknesses; aspire to the strength.

Shakespeare - The nearest thing in incarnation to the eye of God.

Action is the foundational key to all success.

If your looking to write a book, your creativity, originality and simplicity is what will distinguish you.

My dogs forgive anger in me, the arrogance in me, the brute in me. They forgive everything I do before I forgive myself.

Love you more than life itself, more than the sun and the air. You own my soul, Ella May. Micha

The last thing we need is Hillarycare. The last thing we need is socialized medicine.

It is only through Art and through Art only that we can realize our perfection; Through Art and art only that we can shield ourselves from the sordid perils of actual existence.

There was just no fear in her.

Religion: Together we can find the cure.

Hungry people make the best revolutionaries. Because when you're hungry, it's easy to get angry about things that aren't right.

I think that for me, as far as audience expectations and how you manage your anxiety, it helps to keep things in perspective.