I suddenly discovered that acting made girls notice me.

Artists should always think of themselves as cosmic instruments for storytelling.

I believe in Christianity, Judaism and Islamism, but I stay away from churches, synagogues and mosques.

I seek a deeper truth, but I don't think I have to go to a building designated for worship to find it.

I've always tried to explore the humorous aspects of life.

I've played almost every lead character from Henry VI to Othello. I'm dying to tackle Richard III sometime.

It's not like I played a villain and everyone goes 'ugh, there's that guy again'.

I talk to the universe all the time.

One of the things we're taught as actors is restraint - don't jump off the cliff.

To me, the job of a playwright is to explore and bring to light our lives. You can't hold back; you have to give in to this. Sometimes, you say things people don't want to hear.

Let your imagination spread, until you are satisfied, like I am.

Nothing is impossible when we follow our inner guidance even when its direction may threaten us by reversing our usual logic.

There's absolutely nothing wrong with Oscar Levant that a miracle can't fix.

You can't get to courage without walking through vulnerability.

Just live right now, and be yourself, it doesn't matter if it's not good enough for someone else.

Don't be afraid to speak up, because someone will be there for you.

I wanted to see New York . . . so I tried to see how fast I could do it in.

You know, Arabs are critical of United States foreign policy, but they also associate the U.S. with democratic principles and opportunity.

The dead are visible only in the terrible lidless eye of memory.

Only God sees the sparrow fall, but even God doesn't do anything about it.