But there is a difference here: When Jewish children are murdered, Arabs celebrate the deed. The death of an Arab child is no cause for celebration in Israel.

After the advent of the written word, the masses who could not - or were not permitted to - read, were given sermons by the few who could.

I always sang, I always acted, I always played.

As an artist I have an even more abiding interest in the compact between the Arts and Government.

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 created the role of Captain Von Trapp.

I have always striven to raise the voice of hope for a world where hate gives way to respect and oppression to liberation.