For I firmly believe that Jewish life, indeed any communal life, can only be organized according to democratic principles.

No heirloom of humankind captures the past as do art and language.

Retiring' - within that word is 'tiring,' and I'm not tired. I don't believe in retirement, really.

The play is always fresh to me. It's not the audience's fault that I've said the words before.

I do prefer the stage. It's really the granddaddy of them all.

Every actor wants to direct and produce, but I made a conscious decision when I was in college to understand the 'business' of 'show business.'

I'm exceedingly proud of being an actor, but I never recommend it to anyone.