I remember at 16 years old, growing up in Queens, we were punks, but hey, when we went to the theater, we wore a shirt and tie! Similarly, I believe that to keep movie theaters in existence, they're gonna have to make 'em an event, have a couch, a table and drinks or something. Otherwise, there's no reason to get out of your bed!

I lost my passion for work. No, that's a negative statement. I just had a bigger passion for something else, for my son, and growing up with him.

I turned down 'Cuckoo's Nest' four times before Jack got it.

I won't mention names, but in my career, the most talented people invariably are the easiest and nicest to get along with.

Sometimes I get the feeling that some parents really think their son can pay for their pension, especially being in London.

The hardest part about touring is being away from family and friends. When you're gone for a long time, it's especially hard for me to remember to keep in touch with certain people because there's so much going on on the road.

For me, politics is personal because it's my family, and just being aware of my thoughts - are my thoughts productive?

We had a Jewish school; we had a Jewish club. My father was a main donor. My mother was on the committee of the school.