And my father was a comic. He could play any musical instrument. He loved to perform. He was a wonderfully comedic character. He had the ability to dance and sing and charm and analyze poetry.

Memories and magic is what Christmas is all about.

I often think you bring unhappiness on yourself, because if you don't like yourself very much, you allow yourself to be influenced by people who reinforce that.

Only a couple of times have I ever been to church and felt enlightened by it.

When you're shy, a camera becomes an entry into life. It was a kind of shield I could hide my shyness behind, and it allowed me to become an active observer rather than a passive one.

Mom and Dad would stay in bed on Sunday morning, but the kids would have to go to church.

I had a terrible marriage the first time around because I had no self-confidence, even though I had tremendous self-confidence.