the Irish ... are full of the fear of the Lord and the joy of living, and they don't know how to combine the two, but they'll sure have a good time trying.

I've always had bronchitis. I've been administered the Sacrament of Death three times for it

I'd stand in line for Confession with old people and little kids, and as the line moved up and it was getting closer to my turn, I knew that when I got into the box I would lie! Again!

I lose all control after two drinks of anything

Aside from my son, no person has ever shown for me the gentle concern I knew from Governor Adlai Stevenson.

I am rich from the bequests other gifted people have seen fit to leave to me.

At awards time, The Exorcist was nominated in 11 categories, everybody but the janitor was up for an Oscar. There was no category for what I did.