I've always taken 'The Wizard of Oz' very seriously, you know. I believe in the idea of the rainbow. And I've spent my entire life trying to get over it.

I think there's something peculiar about me that I haven't died. It doesn't make sense but I refuse to die.

Give the people what they want and then go have a hamburger.

When I die I have visions of fags singing 'Over the Rainbow' and the flag at Fire Island being flown at half mast.

How strange when an illusion dies. It's as though you've lost a child.

Soon the sun beams will smile through. Before you jump out of that bed, just know, the thought of you was the first thing that hit my head. Good morning my darling.

I try to bring the audience's own drama - tears and laughter they know about - to them.