Acting is not a state of being ... but a state of appearing to be. You can't be eight times a week without going stark staring mad. You've got to be in control.

Let's drink to the spirit of gallantry and courage that made a strange Heaven out of unbelievable Hell, and let's drink to the hope that one day this country of ours, which we love so much, will find dignity and greatness and peace again.

Having to read footnotes resembles having to go downstairs to answer the door while in the midst of making love.

Grab it while you can — grab every scrap of happiness while you can

What I adore is supreme professionalism. I’m bored by writers who can write only when it’s raining.

Bed is the perfect climate.

He must have been an incredibly good shot.