There is one thing I know about creative conflict: once my argument is exhausted, I am not going to be unhappy whether it moves in my direction or away.

I have never lied to you, I have always told you some version of the truth.

Because you know, down deep in my heart, when all is said and done, I still live under the illusion that basically people think of me as an up-and-coming young actor.

When we make mistakes they call it evil. When God makes mistakes they call it Nature!

I was particularly proud of my performance as the Joker. I considered it a piece of pop art.

I was invited to join the MGM cartoon department. But if I'd started work in animation I'd have had to take a cut in salary, so I didn't.

Kids are life's only guaranteed, bona fide upside surprise.