But we never tell the truth. We cannot properly 'tell' the truth, because our words are crude tools to express something, 'the truth', which may well exist, but which we cannot define.

Acting is a reflex, a mechanism for development and survival. . . . It isn't 'second nature,' it is 'first nature.'

Love happens when we pay attention

For we direct, perform and witness performances every night – theatre cannot die before the last dream has been dreamt.

Our shock that reality is other than expected is weirdly tenacious

The more you Learn, The more you earn

I love you. I’ve always loved you. And I’ll go on loving you until I don’t anymore.

Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion.

Everyone who keeps a secret, itches to tell it.

I didn't want to be on the losing side. I was fed up with Jewish weakness, timidity and fear. I didn't want any more Jewish sentimentality and Jewish suffering. I was sickened by our sad songs.

It's called the mysterious rhythm of life, ... I can't quite account for it. It's probably an addiction, quite honestly. I need that shot of stage every two or three years.

I mean, if cans can be recycled, why not spirits?

All men, and women, and everything in between are created equal.

Possibility-thinking is the long sought-after fountain of youth.

We cannot take a single step toward heaven. It is not in our power to travel in a vertical direction. If however we look heavenward for a long time, God comes and takes us up.