It is impossible to experience one's death objectively and still carry a tune.

It has become harder and harder in the United States to make films unhampered by outside influences. I've always been able to steer clear of that and keep the business people out of my hair completely.

Between the Pope and air conditioning, I'd choose air conditioning.

While we're waiting for a cab I'll give you your lesson for today. Don't listen to what your teachers tell ya, you know. Don't pay attention. Just, just see what they look like and that's how you'll know what life is really gonna be like.

The chief problem about death ... is the fear that there may be no afterlife - a depressing thought.

I don't think my parents liked me. They put a live teddy bear in my crib.

You can't control life. It doesn't wind up perfectly. Only-only art you can control. Art and masturbation. Two areas in which I am an absolute expert.