The only way we can give our children the best education in the world and prepare them for the next century is by funding the programs that serve them.

I think transitions are never that noticeable, but they are always on their way. It has to do with distance and accessibility. People call it mellowing, but I think it's how available you are toward other people, or how much you distance yourself.

The characters I have the least in common with are the ones I have the greatest success with. The further a role is from my own experience, the more I try to deepen it.

A feud should live a full and colorful life, and then it should die a natural death and be forgotten.

Those with a moral deficit put on a good show, and sleep like a baby.

I've been accused of being aloof. I'm not. I'm just wary.

It's born of sheer laziness. My signature dishes are salads, hamburgers and popcorn. That's not the kind of stuff that gets you an entry in the distinguished book of culinary records. Being known for great soufflé is one thing but a good hamburger? What would they say? "Yeah, he really knew how to put the cheese on."