I think if you turn down the volume on the good comedy, you should not even know if it's a comedy or not. It should look like a drama.

'A Christmas Story' has always meant a lot to me personally.

I've had a nontabloid life because I had a really good family.

I think good comedy is a commitment to the absurd in that the situation for the actors should be virtually played like a drama.

I only get involved with projects as a producer if I feel creatively inspired.

Think and keep quiet among those you don't trust.

There is so much to see and learn here that I often find I'm not blinking in case I miss anything. I have to use artificial tears to moisten my eyes.

Courage is the integrating strength that causes one to overcome tragedy.

You live and you learn, man. I've learned you can't wait on anybody. You have to raise your awareness yourself.

Then, if you love him," he said quietly, "please, Tessa, don't tell him what I just told you. Don't tell him that I love you.

Congress is unable to do the work of the American people because too many politicians believe that compromise means capitulation.

With a rock band, you play the same things over and over and over.

I was clasified as a 'Science Fiction' writer simply because I wrote about Schenectady.

Let him who expects one class of society to prosper in the highest degree, while the other is in distress, try whether one side; of the face can smile while the other is pinched.

What, gone without a word? Ay, so true love should do; it cannot speak, For truth hath better deeds than words to grace it.