"I really think that living is the process of going from complete certainty to complete ignorance."

"Kerry is an adult - he thinks things through. He learns from the present as well as the past. To George Bush, thinking things through is for sissies."

"I don't know what its like for most actors, but really clearly for myself acting has always been the fulfilment of personal fantasies. It isn't just art, its about being a person I've always wanted to be, or being in a situation, or being a hero."

"Happiness has a bad rap. People say it shouldn't be your goal in life. Oh, yes it should."

"I decided at age 9, but I was reinforced at age 13 when a teacher told me I had talent. I can't say she really motivated me because I already knew. I knew I had talent. I went to the Jewish community theater and got in plays there. Then I went for the movies.'"

"It must be remembered that the Bush White House has a separate talent for character assassination that must not be confused with a talent for governance."