My movies were the kind they show in prisons and airplanes, because nobody can leave.

It was a bit of a lark when I agreed to do [Smokey and the Bandit], and I knew we'd have fun if we could get Jackie Gleason.

The more the art dominated my life and my house, the more the house became a home.

There are three stages of an actor's career. Young, old, and "You look good".

Friends come in herds and they leave in herds. Hollywood loves an adventure, but you have to hit bottom. Then they love to save you and be a part of it. Or think they're a part of it.

All you really have in the end are your stories.

Women are my drugs and alcohol. When I'm involved with one woman, I'm involved with one woman. Period. But between romances, I am carnivorous.