A conservative frame of mind is very limiting for an actor, and a human being, too.

Integrity is so perishable in the summer months of success.

The people I admire most are those who struggle for everyone.

You can't be striving to please; you must be striving to get to the heart of the matter.

Ask the right questions if you're going to find the right answers.

I think the theatre is as essential to civilization as safe, pure water.

The arts stop society going rotten and mad.

Theater and poetry were what helped people stay alive and want to go on living.

One of the joys of cinema is that, given the right circumstances, and the genius director, an incredibly wonderfully actor can become the embodiment of his character.

Theater helps people keep sane.

I've opened my mouth on a lot of subjects. And I thought the more prestige you get, I'd have the power to do what I like. It's not true.

Patriotism is the product of successful systematic indoctrination.

Many hands make light work.

Faced with what is right, to leave it undone shows a lack of courage.

When you go onstage, you go on there to have a good time, and you smile and you engage with the audience and you invite them in.

Republicans have not won the state of Pennsylvania and look what you have. You're companies are all gone. Your jobs are all gone. You haven't won the state of Pennsylvania in 28 years.

You must try harder. It is not easy to become sane.

Here I am, where I am supposed to be.

We are inclined to think that if we watch a football game or a baseball game, we have taken part in it.

A man may be made in one generation, but a lady never!

The human spirit is more powerful than any drug - and that is what needs to be nourished: with work, play, friendship, family. These are the things that matter.