I'm what is known as gradually disintegrating. I don't fear the next world, or anything. I don't fear hell, and I don't look forward to heaven.

I don't believe in religion. I believe the example of Christ. I believe in the example of a perfect human being that if you can live for other people away from yourself you will be happy. If you live for yourself you will be unhappy and then you will not be able to sleep or do anything else... finally. I think insofar, and I really believe this, insofar as people do live with the other fellow [God] in mind, they have to be happy you know? Because it raises you up.

People think that I'm tough and strong and that I kicked my way through everything. But they are wrong. The truth is that when I was young I was adorable and a trembling wreck.

It's a rather rude gesture, but at least it's clear what you mean.

Trying to be fascinating is an asinine position to be in.

He's worked his entire life and he's never lived a single moment, I mean not a moment, in the real world.

When I’ve been unsuccessful, I’ve been controlled. When I’ve been successful, I’ve been in control.