I learnt very early in life that whenever there is a choice between peace of mind and piece of ass, go for the former.

As a person, I am still very middle class. People don’t realise these things. Most of the black suits that I wear are the same. All the designer clothes I have are actually from my films. I don’t dream of Rolls Royce and things like that… People are kind enough to me to give me the nicest things in life, but it doesn’t mean that I’m used to them.

I have lived in Mumbai for more than 20 years, have my domicile here, my home and family here.

Just be nice to me while I am doing the scene; that is all. I don't want big cars, I don't want big hotel rooms.

I thank God for happiness and sadnessIf you are never sad you will never know how good happiness is

Maybe the country doesn’t pray for me like they do for Sachin Tendulkar, but I know I’m on a good wicket as well.

The collar-bone is my favourite part of the human body.