The technology of the time dictated the way things looked.

In politics it seems retreat is honorable if dictated by military considerations and shameful if even suggested for ethical reasons.

I know many writers who first dictate passages then polish what they have dictated. I speak then I polish - occasionally I do windows.

President Bush has shown great leadership. He has said that the 21st century will not be ruled or dictated by terrorists dictators and murderers. He is absolutely right. God bless him for his resolve.

But my happiness in this world - my level of peace - is never going to be dictated by acting.

I love acting. It's my playground it let's me explore. But my happiness in this world - my level of peace - is never going to be dictated by acting.