A remarkable memoir that's packed with anecdotes, advice and humor, all while maintaining a high level of dignity and self-awareness.

I'm the leader of the platoon and I run gambling and lotteries, dances and I sell beer illegally. I'm a con man and I'm thoroughly lovable.

I knew I could only play Cyrano if he were Americanized. I had no intention of writing the script myself. I was afraid of it. You're playing with fire when you tamper with a classic. So I went looking for a writer. But it was such a personal idea, and anyone I would give it to would make it his own. It's hard to ask Neil Simon to write your idea.

Lacy was just as happy alone as with company. When she was alone, she was potential; with others she was realized.

I never had a movie that I wanted to do turned down in my whole life. I always write the script first so it speaks for itself.

Lots of women are getting involved. They're not satisfied just being passengers anymore.

Comedy is a distortion of what is happening, and there will always be something happening.