"There are people who take rumors and embellish them in a way that can be devastating. And this pollution has to be eradicated by people in our business as best we can."

"Watergate provides a model case study of the interaction and powers of each of the branches of government. It also is a morality play with a sad and dramatic ending."

"I think people are smart enough to sort it out. They know when they're watching one of these food fight shows where journalists sit around and yell and scream at each other, versus serious issue reporting."

"I give lectures for money, but all the money goes to charity. So, I make no money from it."

"Experience is the stern teacher that gives the examination before the lesson. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It's definitely nerve-racking to be the center of attention. I'm not the kind of an actor that just craves attention 24-7 - but it's part of the deal. You're the leader on the set."

"I decided to make 'Captain America' because I realized I wasn't doing the film because it terrified me. You can't make decisions based on fear."

"The leadership lost its nerve. Instead of taking the lead in the reform movement... they pulled the plug on it. They tried and are still trying to return the church to the dry ice of the previous century and a half."