There may yet be another Watergate book. I have thought a book about the aftermath of Watergate and its impact could be done, perhaps by me or someone else.

I have written things that Republicans and Democrats and all kinds of figures have either hated or felt very uncomfortable about. Because in doing these long projects and books, you get close to the bone. And they're not calling me up and asking me for dinner.

The legislator learns that when you talk a lot, you get in trouble. You have to listen a lot to make deals.

I don't think voters give a hoot about the character of their political advisors, except to the extent that character reflects on the candidates.

I actually prefer getting into roles that are the polar opposite of me; that's why I've done so many dark and dreary things.

Maybe the best things about celebrity are the things like being able to get that seat on the plane that you wouldn't normally get, but that's kind of like cheating.

I think the best thing about being James Brown is looking at my little son. Hopefully I can make my son a role model to a lot of people.

The atheist, by merely being in touch with reality, appears shamefully out of touch with the fantasy life of his neighbors.