Arthur Miller said one of my favorite lines ever, that he had the mother say to her two sons about a very unstable father in Death of a Salesman. She said, "Attention must be paid." It's one of the most resonant lines that I think he ever wrote, and I think attention must be paid to the truth.

Peace in the Middle East isn't going to be created by another war or violent act on the other side.

Movies were a struggle for me - they didn't come easy.

Singing in Yiddish was a great thrill for me and came about through Joe Papp, the founder of The Public Theater.

Everything I am came from my parents. I don't take that much credit for who I am and what I am.

Comparison leads to violence.

During 'Chicago Hope,' I never let directors talk to me, because I was so spoiled. I started off with people like Milos Forman, Sidney Lumet, James Lapine, unbelievably gifted people. So there I was saying, 'Don't talk to me, I don't want your opinion.' I behaved abominably.