There is no justice, there is no rational structure to it [life]. That is just the way it is, and each person figures out some way to cope.

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.

When I am in New York, I want to be in Europe, and when I am in Europe, I want to be in New York.

The whole country was tied together by radio. We all experienced the same heroes and comedians and singers. They were giants.

I took a puff of the wrong cigarette at a fraternity dance once, and the cops had to get me, y'know. I broke two teeth trying to give a hickie to the Statue of Liberty.

I prefer to achieve immortality by not dying.

If you want to make God laugh, tell him about your plans.