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Anything new is always considered the devil's tool.

When I grew up, people said, 'You'll never be the man your dad was.' And I said, 'Gee, I hope not.'

I've never hit anybody who hasn't clocked me two or three times.

Let the other guys do the crybaby stuff. Go for the laughs.

I've got two old Volvos, two old Subarus, and an old Ford Ranger. If you've got an old car, you've gotta have at least several old cars, 'cause one's always gonna be in the garage.

I used to be friends with Miles Davis. He didn't like many folks. I lived across the street from him.

There's always some kind of blacklist throughout history. But the difference is, in America they usually let you live.

I think most actors are shy. I really do. The greatest actors can disappear. I had friends call me the Blend-In Man.

Never think you're better than anyone else, but don't let anyone treat you like you're worse than they are.

If you're lucky enough to have a pretty girl love you and share herself and sleep with you, make that your secret. The best way to spoil love is by talking to too many people about it.