When I was four years old I watched the movie every day. I was totally obsessed.

I'm making people that happy. How cool is that? That's my job.

I feel like I'm giving other people such an opportunity to go and reach for something.

Some people behind leave a legacy, some leave behind children. Which would you prefer?

Every increase in objectivity takes us further from reality.

Body and spirit are twins: God only knows which is which.

In anything you do, it's important to have your own personality there.

Everyone needs a warm personal enemy or two to keep him free from rust in the movable parts of his mind

It might work with one orchestra, and the next orchestra - the oboe player might not get it. It's different every time, but some of the orchestras do end up enjoying it and having a great time.

If you lose a couple of inches off your stomach, your business down there will look a lot longer.

What if I never stop inventing?

A man can take a little bourbon without getting drunk, but if you hold his mouth open and pour in a quart, he's going to get sick on it.

Her voice left a flavor of honey and gunpowder on the air.