Learning lines is on my mind until I do know them. I'll read the paper or paint the house to keep from starting to memorize. I've never found an easy way.

My table seats eight, so that's my maximum. Having a small number of guests is the only way to generate good conversation. Besides, your whole house doesn't get wrecked that way.

The dining room in my old house was truly magnificent, but by far the worst room for conversation. I'd get up from the table, a very long table, and somebody would always say, Paul, I never got to talk to you.

I have an ulcer. It has an IQ of 185.

I don't understand why people don't remember my name.

A room is like a stage. If you see it without lighting, it can be the coldest place in the world.

If I ever completely lost my nervousness I would be frightened half to death.