"Curiosity is one of the great secrets of happiness."

"Education should prepare our minds to use its own powers of reason and conception rather than filling it with the accumulated misconceptions of the past."

"In the company of the accomplished, people hope it will rub off on themselves, in the company of the misfortunate, they fear it!"

"If we fear the unknown then surely we fear ourselves."

"It's very easy for me to say what success is. I think success is connecting with an audience who understands you and having a dialogue with them. I think success is continuing to push yourself forward creatively and not sort of becoming a caricature of yourself."

"I find that, once you get into a position where you can afford a pair of shoes and a decent level of living, success in itself is empty."

"Theater and sports are connected. You've got your team - or ensemble - your goal and your determination to win."

"Before anything else, preparation is the key to success."