The young need old men. They need men who are not ashamed of age, not pathetic imitations of themselves. ... Parents are the bones on which children sharpen their teeth.

I don't know why I have these dreams. I've never wanted to be Pope. In fact, I have a greater affinity to Martin Luther.

I have three daughters and I find as a result I played King Lear almost without rehearsal.

I had started by imitating a parrot, which is unusual, in that a parrot is supposed to imitate you. By taking the initiative you allow the parrot no alternative but to be itself, which proves again that attack is often the best defence.

Parents are the bones on which children cut their teeth.

Life is unfair but remember sometimes it is unfair in your favour.

Laughter... the most civilized music in the world.