Books make great gifts because you don't have to plug them in.

My life, in some ways, has been a half-measure. I didn't commit myself all the way to my marriage and family, because I would have given up more. And I didn't go all the way with just being completely selfish. I always wonder where my career would be if I was more selfish.

Do I regret getting married? It's hard for me to say anything because ultimately we're talking about the mother of my child.

I do admire [Willie] Wonka. He's a true capitalist. His factory has zero government regulations, slave labor and an indoor boat. Wonderful.

I just love Rome. It really does cast a spell on you.

You've got to see someone at their worst and ask yourself if you can handle it.

Everything that Bush touches turns to manure in public policy.