"A work ethic. Courtesy to your fellow human beings. And kindness. Which are traits you have to work at and rehearse. …"

"I read the script, and I think, 'That's a good movie, and that's a really good movie, moves me, makes me laugh, this …"

"You rack your brain. You take it personally in the beginning, you start blaming yourself. My career came before my fa…"

"People have this idea that I'm part of show business royalty. I cherish the relationship I had with my father, and I'…"

"I said it as Gordon Gekko, but I don’t believe that greed is good. The size of fortunes in finance have increased. It…"

"The Cold War's end pushed disarmament down most leaders' agendas. It's a sophisticated issue, which I think is one re…"

"Cancer didn't bring me to my knees, it brought me to my feet."

"I'm impressed with the people from Chicago. Hollywood is hype, New York is talk​, Chicago is work."

"If your work isn't exciting, doesn't stir the emotions, where's the challenge? Where's the progress if you always pla…"

"I'm a risk-taker. Most of my career has not been a joyful experience, but it has been challenging. I like the dangers."