I thought of such Christian inventions as the ghetto and the Jewish badge of shame. The Nazis didn't have to go very far to pick up their know-how.

My mother enjoyed old age, and because of her I've begun to enjoy parts of it too. So far I've had it good and am crumbling nicely.

In speaking of Jesus, I must speak about Christianity because I do not think it possible or profitable to divide the two.

On the way to work good-hearted young girls sometimes offer me their seats, which I accept and bless them in return, a transaction satisfying to all concerned.

If a dish doesn't turn out right, change the name and don't bat an eyelid. A fallen souffle is only a risen omelette. It depends on the self-confidence with which you present it.

I once asked God what I could give him. "Your problems," he said. "I've got everything else.

The secular world is more spiritual than it thinks, just as the ecclesiastical world is more materialist than it cares to acknowledge.

When you do a good turn you feel rich, even if you are broke.

Jews are just like everyone else, only more so.

I found that when I did something for the sake of heaven, heaven happened. These things changed my life. I owe them to my encounter with Christianity.

To my surprise, my 70s are nicer than my 60s and my 60s than my 50s, and I wouldn't wish my teens and 20s on my enemies.

You can recover from any injury.

Blow out all negative attitudes and live true to your dreams. Talks less and act more. Be confident and see yourself wining even before the victory comes.

When I am performing, I try to follow the advice I give to my students. This can be very hard - I was never a good student and I find I'm no better when I am the teacher.

It's interesting, on your second day of existence, to realize that your father is going to blame all the future failures of his life on you.

When they say accountability, they mean surveillance and standardization.

Juan Enriquez will change your view of change itself.

People think I'm educated because I talk and write well, but the fact is I never finished high school. I've read a lot, is all.

I learned a long time ago from David Mamet to wipe your feet at the door, get it out on stage and then go about your life.

I started off with the really funky stuff like Ramsey Lewis, Milt Jackson, Kenny Burrell.

The goal of prayer is not just the sharing of our ideas, but also of ourselves.