I think the most interesting New Yorkers are the people who were not born here.

I love reviews. Anybody who tells you they don't read reviews is a liar.

Woody Allen is a better actor than anybody from the Actors Studio, and he can be anybody he says he is.

I have no intention of retiring. Even my blood sugar is better when I'm working.

Drama drama drama. The public wants it, so let them get the whole ugly mess. Why not?

I always say, 'If you can't give a reason for the banana peel being in the alley, then don't have the comic slide over it.' Do you understand what I mean? First explain how the banana peel got there quickly. And then there's a reason for all the comedy.

People will always be around to tell you you're no good or you're wrong or unwise to keep doing what you want to do. They're wrong. They're always wrong. Keep going.