Every hero mirrors the time and place in which he lives. He must reflect men's innermost hopes and beliefs in a public way.

The uncommitted life isn't worth living.

As a student of American culture, I am willing to argue that the Twist is a valid manifestation of the Age of Anxiety.

Homo-voluntatis cannot explain why some things that can be done should not be done.

You can't possibly know that you're going to be a writer!" Miss Frost said. "It's not a career choice.

Emperor Lucifer, Master and Prince of Rebellious Spirits, I adjure thee to leave thine abode, in what-ever quarter of the world it may be situated and come hither to communicate with me.

Through the ages, man's main concern was life after death. Today, for the first time, we find we must ask questions about whether there will be life before death.

ASPERSE, v.t. Maliciously to ascribe to another vicious actions which one has not had the temptation and opportunity to commit.

I'd seen the current stage production and the 1975 production of Chicago. I liked them both very much, but I didn't use them necessarily as inspiration.

Snicker on hearing his name: 'the gentleman who thinks we are descended from the apes.'

I don't think I could do a reality show, no.

If we know how to listen to our own heart, we can listen to the hearts of others.

For some people, miracles serve as evidence of God's existence.