If you believe, then you hang on. If you believe, it means you've got imagination, you don't need stuff thrown out on a blueprint, and don't face facts-what can stop you? If I don't make it today, I'll come in tomorrow.

I feel that much of the world's sorrow comes from people who are this, yet allow themselves to be treated as that.

Courage is very important. Like a muscle, it is strengthened by use.

The very best impromptu speeches are the ones written well in advance.

When you finally learn how to do it, you're too old for the good parts.

Despair is your friend in show business. I don't believe you can act if happiness is your lot. It's the ups that keep you living and the downs that mete out talent.

Pan me, don't give me the part, publish everybody's book but this one and I will still make it!