I had no idea of the character. But the moment I was dressed, the clothes and the make-up made me feel the person he was. I began to know him, and by the time I walked onto the stage he was fully born.

I am known in parts of the world by people who have never heard of Jesus Christ.

I hope we shall abolish war and settle all differences at the conference table I hope we shall abolish all hydrogen and atom bombs before they abolish us first.

Life could be wonderful if people would leave you alone

That's the trouble with the world. We all despise ourselves.

I believe in the power of laughter and tears as an antidote to hatred and terror

There is greatness in everyone.