A very large majority of the U.S. population is in favor of establishing diplomatic relations with Cuba and has been for a long time with some fluctuations. And even part of the business world is in favor of it, too. But the government won't allow it.

I've been in this business a long time, and I'm very clear on what is real and what is fleeting.

The 1920s were essentially the time when I learned the business of performing. It was my initiation into the world of show business.

Popular struggles to bring about a freer and more just society have been resisted by violence and repression, and massive efforts to control opinion and attitudes. Over time, however, they have met with considerable success, even though there is a long way to go, and there is often regression.

There are nuclear-weapons-free zones in several parts of the world already, except that they're not implemented fully, because the U.S. won't allow it.

I have been in business a long time. I never had a successful relationship or partnership with any entity by issuing an ultimatum.