There are so many parallels in society today [with era of J. Edgar Hoover ] that you can use, whether it's the head of a studio or the head of an organization, a major newspaper, a major factory or company, of people who stay too long, maybe, and overstay their usefulness.

The innocence of childhood is like the innocence of a lot of animals.

Pay attention to the work you want to do and everything'll work out fine. If you're in it for the ego, you might be successful but at a limited level.

If you want a guarantee, buy a toaster.

Aging can be fun if you lay back and enjoy it.

In school, I could hear the leaves rustle and go on a journey.

Improvise, Adapt and Overcome!