In a capitalist society, persons who create capital, like Michael Eisner, are given the staggering rewards.

The wages of pedantry is pain.

One irreducible residual of 38 years in the business is the number of lasting, loving friendships I have made.

Sheer flattery got me into the theater. Flattery always works with me, particularly the flattery of women.

I'm lucky. Lord, I'm lucky.

We don't really need reviewers, just first-night reporters who will tell us faithfully whether or not the audience liked the show.

I've run into some S.O.B. directors, but I gave them back as good as I got.