Any good piece of material like Shakespeare ought to be open to reinterpretation.

Why do we close our eyes when we pray, cry, kiss, or dream? Because the most beautiful things in life are not seen but felt by the heart.

The secret to a happy marriage? Do whatever your wife tells you. 'Yes, dear.' And breathe.

If I am a cup maker, I'm interested in making the best cup I possibly can. My effort goes into that cup, not what people think about it.

When I did A Soldier's Story, I was very young and green and thought I knew everything-now I know I know everything!

I read the Bible every day.

It's tricky with monologues, and I never like to use that word. Like I told the actors, you are talking to somebody; there is no such thing as a monologue.