If I had one wish for my children, it would be that each of them would reach for goals that have meaning for them as individuals.

I know folks all have a tizzy about it, but I like a little bourbon of an evening. It helps me sleep. I don't much care what they say about it.

Sometimes, when I look at my children, I say to myself, 'Lillian, you should have remained a virgin.'

Sure I'm for helping the elderly. I'm going to be old myself some day.

Jimmy says he'll never tell a lie. Well, I lie all the time. 1 have to - to balance the family ticket.

I'm not a homosexual and I don't smoke pot, so what would I say?

I love all my children, but some of them I don't like.

I don't think about risks much. I just do what I want to do. If you gotta go, you gotta go.

We may not return the affection of those who like us, but we always respect their good judgment.

Middle age is when a guy keeps turning off lights for economical rather than romantic reasons.

I've always been my own person. Everything I've ever done in my life I did the hard way.

Ultimate truth, if there be such a thing, demands the concert of many voices.

It's not the style that motivates me, as much as an attitude of openness that I have when I go into a project.

Oscar nominations came out today. Up for best actor, Sean Penn for 'Mystic River,' Jude Law for 'Cold Mountain,' and of course, George W. Bush for 'Iraqi Weapons of Mass Destruction.'

Use your own light and return to the source of light. This is called practicing eternity.

Whatever the job you are asked to do at whatever level, do a good job because your reputation is your resume.

While I'm acting I'm focused on what I'm trying to say through the character. And when I'm writing, I'm just putting down on paper or on the computer what I have to say.

It is well that the earth is round that we do not see too far ahead.

And now, my friends, a dragon's toast! Here's to life's little blessings: war, plagues, and all forms of evil. Their presence keeps us alert--- and their absence keeps us grateful.

After all, China is our largest trading partner. As I said, country-wise, Russia trades the most with China. That is my first point.