To the folks walking around the District of Columbia, I would say this: Be careful.

Growing up, I always had two interests and two passions; one being public service and the other being the arts and acting.

The point of serving your country is not to do your own thing or to go rogue, but to work as part of the process.

My folks are in Jersey. And I have a lot of friends and other family there. So, I try to visit as much as possible.

I think the media loves taking the most absurd clips for a sport that has become congressional politics.

I'm also politically independent so I'm not a fan of either the Democrats in Congress or the Republicans in Congress.

The water cooler conversation in every job I've had is sports, it's what did you do this weekend, it's how are your parents doing.

Cable news is more titillating to talk about who's up and who's down and all that nonsense as opposed to what's actually done.

In many ways, I feel like having the opportunity to play Gogol in 'The Namesake' really was my dream role in many ways.

Two great talkers will not travel far together.

There's one golden rule to keep before you: laugh about everything and don't bother yourself about the others!

It's not exactly under the radar, but when I'm in London, I love to visit Liberty. It's my favorite department store, and they have a room entirely dedicated to chocolate and truffles.

I don't care about the quality of the film as a whole, but I loved 'Salt.' I loved it!

Personally, I think Jim Henson said it best when he said "Anybody got an aspirin? I think I've got a cold."

I've always wanted to smash a guitar over someone's head. You just can't do that with a piano.

Bravery is a requisite virtue because life demands it.

The best people to have power are the ones who don't want it.

It was like the entire world was colluding to make me feel insane, and it was doing a really good job.

Every other author may aspire to praise; the lexicographer can only hope to escape reproach.