A flame burns brightest just before it goes out.

Wealth, beauty, and fame are transient. When those are gone, little is left except the need to be useful.

Fonda and Gary Cooper had the best sense of timing of all the actors I knew.

My departure from Hollywood was described as a walk-out. No one understood that I was cracking up.

When my mood was high, I seemed normal, even buoyant. I felt smarter. I had secrets. I could see God in a light bulb

The things we ignore often come back to us in our sleep.

we Irish don't really need thousands of people surging behind a big brass band to have a parade. One guitar player and a few people whistling will do the job.