I became a Republican in 1951, the first year I could vote.

I don't believe in pessimism. If something doesn't come up the way you want, forge ahead. If you think it's going to rain, it will.

My whole life has been one big improvisation.

Always keep your ego in check and not be afraid to listen. Listening is a great art form.

I'm not really conservative. I'm conservative on certain things. I believe in less government. I believe in fiscal responsibility and all those things that maybe Republicans used to believe in but don't any more.

When you're making a movie, you can't think anybody will ever see it. You've just got to make a movie for the values it has. The greatest films were made because someone really wanted to make them. And, hopefully, the audience will show up, too.

Overnight stardom can be harmful to your mental health. Yeah. It has ruined a lot of people.