We Jews have a special attachment to the Book. The study of page after page in tomes yellowing with age was obligatory.

Epistemology is the study of knowledge. By what conduit do we know what we know?

I refuse to do shows that are narrowly constructed, that appeal to only one sentiment. I do a lot of Jewish material in front of non-Jews and a lot of non-Jewish material in front of Jews on the simple theory that the non-Jews are entitled to a glimpse of a Jewish world and the Jews are entitled to a glimpse of the world.

I don't speak out because I am an actor nor will I keep silent because I am an actor. I respect my profession, but it endows me with no special privileges; but it also does not limit me or muzzle me. I am a person and a citizen with the attendant responsibilities of voice and vote.

You learn more from the flops than from the hits.

Although I am deeply grateful to a great many people, I forgo the temptation of naming them for fear that I might slight any by omission.