You become successful, the way I see it, only if you're good enough to deliver what the public enjoys. If you're not, you won't have any audience; so the performer really has more to do with his success than the public does.

Democracy means free television, not good television, but free.

I couldn't care less what anybody says about me. I live my life, especially my personal life, strictly for myself... Whatever you do, you're going to be criticized. I feel the one sensible thing you can do is try to live in a way that pleases you.

Nancy Reagan fell down and broke her hair.

Adults ask questions as a child does. When you stop wondering, you might as well put your rocker on the front porch and call it a day.

Never ask your wife if she still hears from her old pimp.

As you all know by now, this is the 51st annual Academy Awards. Two hours of sparkling entertainment spread out over a four-hour show.