New dramatic writing has banished conversational dialogue from the stage as a relic of dramaturgy based on conflict and exchange: any story, intrigue or plot that is too neatly tied up is suspect.

Affirmation of the world, which means affirmation of the will-to-live that manifests itself around me, is only possible if I devote myself to other life.

There's a thin, blurry line between humor and tragedy.

In my time it was different. When I knew the wind was strong, I attacked myself to make the race as hard as possible.

Mealtime's the only time I get to devote to the things of the spirit.

Today, lawyers are attacking more; they're attacking everything. A good example is the O.J. Simpson case.

As a young, Black man, I absolutely feel responsible.

Remember well, and bear in mind, a constant friend is hard to find.

I think that politics could be a positive thing. My beef is that people focus on the personal aspect of a politician too much. They should focus on the results.

Every time you stop a school, you will have to build a jail.

As hope and fear alternate chase Our course through life's uncertain race.