A lot of people, to attack an outspoken atheist, one of the things they'll do is say, 'You are as bad as the fundamentalist Christians.' And my answer is always, 'I hope so.'

Modern American magic, late 20th century magic, is tremendously disrespectful of the audience.

Counterintuitive action makes a fellow feel smart.

I believe the fast track to atheism is reading the Bible. I've read it three times all the way through. It's a big part of our culture, a big part of our history. I don't just read things I agree with.

I didn't learn fire-eating to conquer my fears. I learned fire-eating because I desperately wanted to be in show business.

This I believe: I believe there is no God.

'Celebrity Apprentice' has more integrity and is the most straightforward show I've ever seen.