A wise man is superior to any insults which can be put upon him, and the best reply to unseemly behavior is patience and moderation.

The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.

All the ills of mankind, all the tragic misfortunes that fill the history books, all the political blunders, all the failures of the great leaders have arisen merely from a lack of skill at dancing.

Writing is like prostitution. First you do it for love, and then for a few close friends, and then for money.

The world, dear Agnes, is a strange affair.

A learned fool is more a fool than an ignorant fool.

Man, I can assure you, is a nasty creature.

Grammar, which knows how to control even kings.

It infuriates me to be wrong when I know I'm right.

Malicious men may die, but malice never.

Trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit.

It only takes one person, one voice from somewhere beyond, to save a life.

I would love to play the lead in a big romantic comedy. That's definitely a dream of mine.

When we engage people positively, we create a receptive platform for the ideas and information we wish to communicate.

My body is an instrument for me to use.

I excelled in English while I was at school.

Pilots get made, and they don't go to series. Stuff gets written and never gets made. I've tried to develop stuff that never went. It comes and it goes. It's a part of the process.

It is too soon to tell, but old, tired 'Survivor' last night beat 'X Factor.' We're really proud of that. We're anticipating a very strong season for CBS.

In L.A., unless you've just won an Oscar or you're Mr. Studio Head, no one talks to you. Even at parties.

The addiction isn't your problem - it is what you use to cope with your problem.

I was signed to MGM. I was in Vegas for sixteen weeks at the Sands Hotel.