I don't like heights. This is why I stopped growing at fifth grade.

I love doing it [hosting the Oscars] because I love the danger of it and you have to come through and think on your feet. That's why that show, no matter who hosts it, it really should be a fast-thinking comedian who is really quick on their feet that can handle situations that happen, or somebody with that kind of mentality that can capitalize on something.

What's so fascinating and frustrating and great about life is that you're constantly starting over, all the time, and I love that.

I quit drinking. That was a big problem for a lot of years. Then after that, I just started feeling grateful again.

[I did impressions] of relatives because I heard so many different sounds. My dad was in the music business and of course my uncle was a giant [music producer], but my dad in particular had the house filled with these Dixieland jazz stars.

I'm going to be your grandpa! / I have the biggest smile. / I've been waiting to meet you for such a long, long while.

The Passion of the Christ opened up on Ash Wednesday, had a Good Friday.