I'd like to get to the point where words like Yom Kippur, or Ramadan, or Christmas become part of the same language.

Being moderate or tolerant or open is not a sign of weakness but of civilization and strength, ... It means we can all live in the same house as equals.

The intention was not to say that all religions are equal but that all people are equal, and that acceptance of diversity is the opposite of racism, ... I don't like the word tolerance. I prefer the word respect. If you're comfortable with what you are, you can mix with others, because they can enrich you, culturally and spiritually.

They will have words like Christmas and Jesus in them, which makes them a little harder to filter out.

Well, (Ann) brought a tree and bought Christmas packages for the whole world, and what she didn't buy, she charged. I'm the only one to lose money at a bowl.

In France, Christmas is a family holiday. You stay home. New Year's Eve is when you go out.