I know that a man who shows me his wealth is like the beggar who shows me his poverty; they are both looking for alms from me, the rich man for the alms of my envy, the poor man for the alms of my guilt.

There's only one law you gotta follow to keep outta trouble. Do it first, do it yourself, and keep on doin' it.

People's sex habits are as well known in Hollywood as their political opinions, and much less criticized.

Producers are men who will keep their heads in the noisy presence of writers and directors and not be carried away by art in any of its subversive guises. Their task is to guard against the unusual. They are the trusted loyalists of cliche.

Personally, it's a comfort and happiness to know that my work is taken seriously and is not marginalised and put in a box of ethnic immigrant writing in America.

It was a joy to be a part of the team that created Round The Horne. I was involved with the show at a time of my life when I was very happy., and that happiness overflowed into the scripts.

Fearlessness is not only possible, it is the ultimate joy. When you touch nonfear, you are free.

The joy of giving is indeed a pleasure, especially when you get rid of something you don't want.