A nice easy place for freedom of speech to be eroded is comics because comics are a natural target whenever an election comes up.

The general interest of the masses might take the place of the insight of genius if it were allowed freedom of action.

For all who love freedom and peace the world without Saddam Hussein's regime is a better and safer place.

Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us but is always the result of a good conscience good health occupation and freedom in all just pursuits.

Murder is unique in that it abolishes the party it injures so that society has to take the place of the victim and on his behalf demand atonement or grant forgiveness it is the one crime in which society has a direct interest.

Japan is the most intoxicating place for me. In Kyoto there's an inn called the Tawaraya which is quite extraordinary. The Japanese culture fascinates me: the food the dress the manners and the traditions. It's the travel experience that has moved me the most.

Our livelihood is intimately tied to the food we eat water we drink and places where we recreate. That's why we have to promote responsibility and conservation when it comes to our natural resources.

You start making movies and people start seeing when you go to places and all of a sudden you are getting clothes for free and all of a sudden you are getting food for free.

When I travel I normally eat club sandwiches or I bring my own food. When you go into a new town it's very had to find a good place to eat.

I will never forget experiencing Venice for the first time. It feels like you are transported to another time - the art music food and pure romance in the air is like no other place.