I figure you have the same chance of winning the lottery whether you play or not.

In real life, I assure you, there is no such thing as algebra.

Think before you speak. Read before you think.

My favorite animal is steak.

The conversational overachiever is someone whose grasp exceeds his reach. This is possible but not attractive.

A hobby is, of course, an abomination, as are all consuming interests and passions that do not lead directly to large, personal gain.

As a teenager you are at the last stage in your life when you will be happy to hear that the phone is for you.

Children are the most desirable opponents at scrabble as they are both easy to beat and fun to cheat.

There are two modes of transport in Los Angeles: car and ambulance. Visitors who wish to remain inconspicuous are advised to choose the latter

I've done the calculation and your chances of winning the lottery are identical whether you play or not.

Ask your child what he wants for dinner only if he's buying.

True freedom comes only from true wisdom.

If you endured the suffering, shall find the joy of overcoming any difficulty.

During my nearly five years as director-general of WHO, high-level policymakers have increasingly recognized that health is central to sustainable development.

Sometimes our motivations can be quite hazy, contradictory and multi-faceted, in real life.

For years I have read the morning paper and harrumphed. There's a lot to harrumph about now.

Make acting seem real and as if it werent acting. Just make it real.

It's hard to put into words. Gorillas are not complainers. We're dreamers, poets, philosophers, nap takers.

I think it's important that we all try to give something to this medium, instead of just thinking about what is the most efficient way of telling a story or making an audience stay in a cinema.

Music is indeed the mediator between the spiritual and the sensual life.

The club [Real Madrid] has a fantastic set-up with marvellous people. The atmosphere at training is perfect - it's just wonderful