I decided at age 9, but I was reinforced at age 13 when a teacher told me I had talent. I can't say she really motivated me because I already knew. I knew I had talent. I went to the Jewish community theater and got in plays there. Then I went for the movies.

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.

People who commit adultery must die. Everyone knows that. Any movie tells you that!

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.

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

The rules are all wrong today. The mandate of the media really does pre-date the founding of the United States.

In a way, J.F.K. was the high point of the American dream. In order to go to the moon and back, all we did was say we could - and we did.