If there's reason for hope, it lies in man's occasional binges of cooperation. To save our planet, we'll need that kind of heroic effort, in which all types of people join forces for the common good

I'm not religious. I do have a baby - a four-month old girl - and that's a religion in itself.

I have nothing but respect for the purist who won't work for the pharaoh. But I'm not that strong.

I don't like the antagonism that most religions have for science, and freedom and, frankly, individuality. I do like the Dalai Lama.

It was peculiar to be standing so close to him. He's just a man, but still, what a thing to be Neil Armstrong!

I'm enthralled by the national yearning that the Russians had during the 50s and 60s. The whole century was pretty rough for them. They suffered genocide, war, poverty, and half the population was sent to labor camps. But they were determined to get into space first.

There's a built-up tension in religion, and if you can release it, you'll get a huge and satisfying laugh.