I believe Ronald Reagan can make this country what it once was... an Arctic region covered with ice.

I hope people find my movies funny and will watch them years from now. And, in terms of writing, I hope that something remains that will not seem old-fashioned, that will still have a ­vibrancy to it 50 years from now.

I didn't worry if a bit got no response, as long as I believed it had enough response to linger.

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 loved doing 'Pennies from Heaven.' Because you have to understand that I'd been doing comedy for 15 to 20 years, and suddenly along came the opportunity to do this beautiful film. It was so emotional to me. I loved it. I don't think it was a good career move, but I have no regrets about doing it.

Romance takes place when you first fall in love. It stirs all emotions and you can manipulate and be manipulated.

It was easier to sell a painting that was not for sale.