You've got to have something to eat and a little love in your life before you can hold still for any damn body's sermon on how to behave.

You've got to have something to eat and a little love in your life before you can hold still for any damn body's sermon on how to behave.

In this country, don't forget, a habit is no damn private hell. There's no solitary confinement outside of jail. A habit is hell for those you love. And in this country it's the worst kind of hell for those who love you.

There's no damn business like show business - you have to smile to keep from throwing up.

You can't copy anybody and end with anything. If you copy, it means you're working without any real feeling.

If I don't have friends, then I ain't got nothing.