Civility is not not saying negative or harsh things. It is not the absence of critical analysis. It is the manner in which we are sharing this territorial freedom of political discussion. If our discourse is yelled and screamed and interrupted and patronized, that's uncivil.

There is one solution to all of our problems: Teaching our kids clarity of thought and political representation in democracy. That's it.

We mistake politics for legislative debate. You can be passionate without being personal.

It must be remembered that the Bush White House has a separate talent for character assassination that must not be confused with a talent for governance.

I don't know what its like for most actors, but really clearly for myself acting has always been the fulfillment of personal fantasies. It isn't just art, its about being a person I've always wanted to be, or being in a situation, or being a hero.

It's fun to see the light in someone's eyes. It's fun to give your own eccentric experience and have it land. That's fun.

Tabouli is the best salad, but still, you don't win friends with salad