I just think that sometimes we hang onto people or relationships long after they've ceased to be of any use to either of you. I'm always meeting new people, and my list of friends seems to change quite a bit.

The thrill I got discovering Buster Keaton when I was growing up was so exciting. He was one of the greats.

Naturally, people's image is of a performer, but the reality of it is the writing for me has always been the most important thing and the most rewarding thing.

If I can get you to laugh with me, you like me better, which makes you open to my ideas

There's nothing good on the television; let's burn a witch. It must have been terribly exciting to live in those times.

God was treated like this powerful, erratic, rather punitive father who has to be pacified and praised. You know, flattered.

There are 3 basic differences between we British and you Americans. One, we speak English, and you don't. Two, when we have a "World Championship", we invite teams from other nations. Three, when you meet the British head of State, you only have to get down on one knee.