We frequently hear of people dying from too much drinking. That this happens is a matter of record. But the blame is always placed on whisky. Why this should be I never could understand. You can die from drinking too much of anything - coffee, water, milk, soft drinks and all such stuff as that. And so as long as the presence of death lurks with anyone who goes through the simple act of swallowing. I will make mine whisky.

Christmas at my house is always at least six or seven times more pleasant than anywhere else. We start drinking early. And while everyone else is seeing only one Santa Claus, we'll be seeing six or seven.

I like my films to influence the audience. Even if it means tripping their aged grandparents with a cane when they get home.

I always keep a supply of stimulant handy in case I see a snake, which I also keep handy.

Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain unless you've used up all the other four-letter words.

I've been asked if I ever get the DTs. I don't know. It's hard to tell where Hollywood ends and the DTs begin.

Never cry over spilt milk, because it may have been poisoned.