If leadership is something that is in-your-face, then that is a different type of leadership.

We respect our elders. There is wisdom that comes from experience, and I am not going to stop learning from wise counsel.

It's our moral obligation, as well as, I believe, it is the government's obligation to take care of its people.

Promoting healthy lifestyles and encouraging fitness are so important for our children's development and reducing the nation's epidemic of childhood obesity.

The Ancient Mariner said to Neptune during a great storm 'O God you will save me if you wish but I am going to go on holding my tiller straight.'

The single most important thing in a child's performance is the quality of the teacher. Making sure a child spends the maximum amount of time with inspirational teachers is the most important thing.

If I'm going to leave my family for any length of time, it had better be for a role that I haven't played before, with great people. It had better be fun.

God has put you in this culture at this time for a reason.

There is in every American, I think, something of the old Daniel Boone - who, when he could see the smoke from another chimney, felt himself too crowded and moved further out into the wilderness.

Personally, I believe very much in values of savagery; I mean: instinct, passion, mood, violence, madness.

Why don't we get drunk and screw?

Women alone always order sole. It means something.

Supporting characters add depth to a story, and great actors leave their imprint with the audience.

I'd like to start with the chimney jokes - I've got a stack of them. The first one is on the house.