Religion is a self-conferred intellectual decision; it's not something you get at birth and is unchangeable. You're collusive with the religion when you accept it; you have a choice.

I was trying to get out of the night clubs and was thinking maybe I'll go to the colleges now; that's where you can speak your mind.

I grew up in New York wanting to be like those funny men in the movies and on the radio.

I don't believe there's any problem in this country, no matter how tough it is, that Americans, when they roll up their sleeves, can't completely ignore.

In adolescence you have to separate yourself and establish your identity. So, being very independent anyway, I took charge.

Religion cruelly exploits our need to feel connected.

I believe you can joke about anything.