The real religion is about the understanding that if we can only still our egos for a few seconds, we might have a chance of experiencing something that is divine in nature. But in order to do that, we have to slice away at our egos and try to get them down to a manageable size, and then still work some practiced light meditation. So real religion is about reducing our egos, whereas all the churches are interested in is egotistical activities, like getting as many members and raising as much money and becoming as important and high-profile and influential as possible.

Other people, you know, put a latex rubber on, you know, to become sexually excited. There's so much I don't understand.

To be creative you must create a space for yourself where you can be undisturbed... separate from everyday concerns.

When the target audience is American teenage kids, you can have problems. My generation prized really fine acting and writing. Sometimes you have to go back to the basic principles which underpin great visual comedy.

If life were fair, Dan Quayle would be making a living asking 'Do you want fries with that?'

Laughter destroys any divisions between people.

Sense of humor is so much more subjective than anyone believes.