I'm sad to say that stardom is a commodity in our culture.

I often close my eyes because I can't tolerate violence.

Acting is like a high wire act. Your margin for error is very slim.

I think people think Jim Carrey's just wild and crazy. He really is very disciplined. It is true of Eddie Murphy and Robin Williams as well.

It is really hard to do comedy; it takes a lot of energy and focus. It's rather like music: It's a lot of hitting notes precisely

The sibilant s is the most difficult sound to correct

Mike Nichols asked if I would do The Birdcage. Mike and I are dear friends but he had never offered me a feature role in a movie. My television career opened other doors for me