I have more awareness of other people and, I hope, more sensitivity to their needs. I also find that I'm more direct and outspoken.

I have no bones to pick and no fight with society. And I'm willing to be and interested in being in the mainstream of society.

In the second half of the 20th century, people are becoming more limited: Vocabularies are smaller, thoughts are smaller, aspirations are smaller, everything is very scaled down. Everyone is typecast.

The key to success is letting the relationships in your life grow to the highest levels they possibly can . . . not putting yourself first in life and remembering that the more you give away, the more you have.

I have never been disabled in my dreams.

I am a very lucky guy. I can testify before Congress. I can raise funds. I can raise awareness.

Having that college-town atmosphere with a live repertory company available was a real gift. I found myself gravitating toward the theater from about the age of nine. I guess it was the environment that got me started.