John Kennedy really did extend the reach of the American people and said, like Lincoln said in a way, that our reach is farther than our grasp - and we should aim high.

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.

Let's give some substance to patriotism. It may take a generation.

You don't have to act as if you care; you just have to care enough to act.

I never had a role that I set out for. I always wanted to have a body of work that I'm proud of. Save for two projects, which will never pass my lips, I'm happy with what I've done.

By telling my own story, I hope to help remove the stigma. It never should be something to hide.

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.