It seems to me that making escapist films might be a better service to people than making intellectual ones and making films that deal with issues. It might be better to just make escapist comedies that don't touch on any issues. The people just get a cool lemonade, and then they go out refreshed, they enjoy themselves, they forget how awful things are and it helps them - it strengthens them to get through the day.

I don't rely on anybody except my own judgment. I don't get much input. I don't know if that's helped me or if I would be better off if I did rely on someone.

The great roe is a mythological beast with the head of a lion and the body of a lion, though not the same lion.

I think being funny is not anyone's first choice.

I, interestingly, had dated a woman in the Eisenhower Administration briefly, and it was ironic to me 'cause I was trying to do toher what Eisenhower has been doing to the country for the last eight years.

I loathed every day and regret every day I spent in school. I like to be taught to read and write and add and then be left alone.

Honey, there's a spider in your bathroom the size of a Buick.