When I was born there were still different drinking fountains you had to drink out of.

Saying slavery was the cause of secession isn't politically correct; it's correct correct.

You know that sadness and rage you feel about your money? That's the way some of us feel about people.

The Oscar nominations are out, and they're so white a grand jury has decided not to indict them.

I love writing family stories.

When I was a kid, I was very much interested in magic and science. They fueled interest in one another.

Even though you're in charge you're not completely in ownership. You know, the audience takes a huge ownership of your show.

There's a lot of magic in science, so to speak.

I've always felt like I had a guardian angel in some of those ways.

I like to get things going. I get so many different ideas, whether it's film, TV, whatever.

I started as a standup comic and an actor.

Always try to avoid repeating the same mistakes

But I live an interesting life and I can tell a pretty good story and it has helped my career. But the downside is people know everything.

He was, albeit only briefly, the hero of the world's hopes.

What Hells and Purgatories and Heavens I have inside of me! But who sees me do anything that disagrees with life--me, so calm and peaceful?

A fanatic is a man that does what he thinks the Lord would do if He knew the facts of the case.

For a child actor, its a matter of listening, reacting, and being able to put yourself in a new place without being scared.

Some people can touch your life for a brief moment but will leave an imprint for a lifetime.

I feel that my playing on the first album was probably some of my best.

If you have a book to write, write it. If you want to record an album, record it. No need to wait for someone in a cubicle halfway across the country to decide if you're worthy.

I mean it wasn't that they sat around thinking oh gosh I needed more choices in my grocery stores the way I had come to think about it as an American growing up.