I got a chance to act, and I have to say that acting is extremely fun and vital.
I never thought I would end up being the Senator from New York.
I'd be bored to death if I spent all my time with other businesspeople, bankers and lawyers.
French citizenship should be either inherited or merited.
I have never imagined that I would get married and that I would become a father.
Look, demanding somebody do anything in this day and age is not going to fly.
God and man think him a fool who brags of his of his own great wisdom.
Christmas and the holidays are the season of giving. It's a time when people are more kind and open-hearted.
I used to do design before I was actually rapping. I went to art and design high school.
Dress is at all times a frivolous distinction, and excessive solicitude about it often destroys its own aim.
Writing is like hitting yourself on the head with a hammer. It always feels good when you finish.
Truth exists. Only lies are invented.
I never envy the guys who get attention for partying too much or behaving badly.
The art of art, the glory of expression and the sunshine of the light of letters is simplicity: nothing is better than simplicity.
I have been successful in comic roles and people think that is all that I can do.
A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
A little of what you fancy does you good.
A man is known by his friends.
A man who is his own lawyer has a fool for his client.
A new broom sweeps clean.
A nod's as good as a wink to a blind horse.
A penny saved is a penny earned.
A picture paints a thousand words.
A place for everything and everything in its place.
A poor workman always blames his tools.
A problem shared is a problem halved.
A prophet is not recognized in his own land.
A rising tide lifts all boats.
A swarm in may is worth a load of hay; a swarm in june is worth a silver spoon; but a swarm in july is not worth a fly.
A thing of beauty is a joy forever.