I can't with any conscience argue for New York with anyone. It's like Calcutta. But I love the city in an emotional, irrational way, like loving your mother or your father even though they're a drunk or a thief. I've loved the city my whole life - to me, it's like a great woman.

The important thing, I think, is not to be bitter. You know, if it turns out that there is a God, I don't think that he's evil. I think that the worst thing you could say about him is that basically he's an underachiever. After all, you know, there are worse things in life than death.

I'm a terrible musician. While the band members are great, I'm tolerated and affectionately regarded because I do movies, but if I had to make my living as a musician I would starve. I'm like a Sunday tennis player.

Why does man kill? He kills for food. And not only food: frequently there must be a beverage.

As a boy, I was ashamed to wear glasses. I memorized the eye chart, and then on the test they asked essay questions.

Whosoever loveth wisdom is righteous, but he that keepeth company with fowl is weird.

People think I'm an artist because my films lose money.