Never underestimate the stimulation of eccentricity.

There's no such thing as a sure thing. That's why they call it gambling.

I understand. You work very hard two days a week and you need a five-day weekend. That's normal.

Gee, what a terrific party. Later on we'll get some fluid and embalm each other.

I don’t like writing for comedians. I like writing for actors. The best comedians are the best actors.

Money brings some happiness. But after a certain point, it just brings more money.

I was constantly being dragged out of movies for laughing too loud.

Give your mind a chance to travel through foreign languages.

All humor is based on hostility - that's why World War Two was funny.

Once you've opened yourself up, it's best to go all the way.

Once you start compromising your thoughts, you're a candidate for mediocrity.

If you can go through life without experiencing pain you probably haven't been born yet.

If no one ever took risks, Michaelangelo would have painted the Sistine floor.

Hunger can explain many acts. It can be said that all vile acts are done to satisfy hunger.

Talent I say is what an actor needs. And talent is faith in oneself, one's own powers.

Our salvation is in work, but let us also take delight in that work.

Even a bad man is better than a good book.

You must write for children the same way you write for adults, only better.

All human beings have gray little souls-and they all want to rouge them up.