Why is it that there is this misconception that dark equals good. That only applies to chocolate.

We should all have personal hot air balloons and drift serenely through the clouds.

You know what rumors are like-like a jar full of moths. Once they escape, they're all over the place.

I know ladies don’t sweat, but something was running down my face in great rivulets.

They don't hang dukes, darling. He'd be let off by reason of insanity. Everyone knows the upper classes are batty.

A man in love does not notice the cut of the dress, but rather a face of a beloved.

You are a soldier. A fighter. And now you must fight. Not for the emperor, not for France . . . but for yourself.

What I like about theatre is the responsibility you have with your character.

Much truth is spoken, that more may be concealed.

I think what is interesting in life is all the cracks and all the flaws and all the moments that are not perfect.

It is always advantageous to exchange your king's bishop pawn for the king's pawn, since this leads to the seizure of the centre and, in addition, to the opening of a file for the rook.

I encourage all you superior seekers in the secret depths to devote yourselves to penetrating and clarifying the self, as earnestly as you would put out a fire on the top of your head.

Fair words cost nothing.

I start with the subject matter I want to write about. Then I make a musical base for that and create an atmosphere with the music. Once I've done that, the lyrics come last.

When it comes to the economy, my highest priority as President will be worrying about your job, not saving my own.

I don't make the best movies in the world, but at times, I do feel like I'm adding something to the cinematic community.