When I was 14 years old, I decided I could cook. It was either that or puberty.

The joys of my life are my granddaughters. They are beautiful. You don't have to believe me. You can ask my wife. She'll tell you.

Sometimes I get a little manic and you can't stop me. I'm all over the place. I have fun

There were five writers on Blazing Saddles.

I think I was immediately fed, so food became a very important part of my life.

My mother had lots and lots of children who didnt survive.

Mr. Brooks and I have been friends forever. He is in seventh heaven with his new success on Broadway.

I was at dinner with Gene Wilder and imitated Ethel Barrymore for everyone

Mel is nuts. He puts on a suit and a tie and acts like a normal person so people think he's okay. He's definitely out in left field. He's got the ambition of a boy.

I have a cooking show that's coming on that I did in Albany. It will be on The Cooking Channel

I've had some wonderful times at the White House. I've been with Ford, Carter, Reagan, Clinton and Bush.

Your healthy self-esteem is one of the most significant and powerful drivers in your life. It drives your perceptions, attitudes, opinions, relationships, communications, and your decisions.

You better keep your lane on this race of reaching out for our dreams and goals

I dropped out of high school when I was 16, after I had a huge argument with my English teacher over the meaning of the word 'existentialism.'

No one has the right to change Paris, the protesters say, and argue that the city is the patrimony of all mankind.

Not knowing of the eternal leads to unfortunate errors.

God has taken his chosen people, the problem being you are the only non-chosen person.

You are keeping the possibility [of peace] open. No wise leader would do anything less

Dear young people, let me now ask you a question. What will you leave to the next generation? Are you building your lives on firm foundations, building something that will endure?

When I look back now I wouldn't say that I cringe, but I start to realize how naive I was then. I feel much better suited for the job now. (on being Manchester City manager)

The felonious five in their Supreme Court decision never said Gore did anything improperly in Florida.