Violet will be a good color for hair at just about the same time that brunette becomes a good color for flowers.

In real life, I assure you, there is no such thing as algebra.

Think before you speak. Read before you think.

My favorite animal is steak.

The conversational overachiever is someone whose grasp exceeds his reach. This is possible but not attractive.

A hobby is, of course, an abomination, as are all consuming interests and passions that do not lead directly to large, personal gain.

As a teenager you are at the last stage in your life when you will be happy to hear that the phone is for you.

Children are the most desirable opponents at scrabble as they are both easy to beat and fun to cheat.

There are two modes of transport in Los Angeles: car and ambulance. Visitors who wish to remain inconspicuous are advised to choose the latter

I've done the calculation and your chances of winning the lottery are identical whether you play or not.

Ask your child what he wants for dinner only if he's buying.

The Bible says that our core problem, the fundamental reason we do what we do, is sin.

Golf is not a game of good shots. It's a game of bad shots.

Hope comes in many forms.

As one who loves literature, art, music and history, I've been deeply rooted in the Harlem Renaissance for many years.

I really enjoy being the child's 'welcoming committee' and to help someone usher his or her spirit into the world in a very peaceful way is very effortless to me.

Many a prophecy, by the mere force of its being believed, is transmuted to fact.

One of the things I like about doing historical films is drawing the line between now and then.

We're our kids' first and best role models. So the first question is, what are you as a mom or a dad doing every day, or every week, to start getting into the good habits?

No one ever teaches well who wants to teach, or governs well who wants to govern.

If I'd made it right away as an actor, I would've stopped at a certain level and stayed there, probably as a character actor.