Government want to tell you things you can't say because they're against the law, or you can't say this because it's against a regulation, or here's something you can't say because its a... secret; "You can't tell him that because he's not cleared to know that." Government wants to control information and control language because that's the way you control thought, and basically that's the game they're in.

Grass [marijuana] probably helped me as much as it hurt me. Especially as a performer. When you're high, it's easy to kid yourself about how clever certain mediocre pieces of material are. But, on the other hand, pot opens windows and doors that you may not be able to get through any other way.

The symphony orchestra had played poorly, so the conductor was in a bad mood. That night he beat his wife--because the music hadn't been beautiful enough.

I'm certainly a skeptic. I always quibble with people.

I think it's the duty of the comedian to find out where the line is drawn and cross it deliberately.

Every person you look at, you can see the universe in their eyes, if you're really looking

I think it would be fair and right to use some of my land and wealth for a drug-rehab center or an Indian school.