We are united not only in our grief, but also in our resolve to build a better world. Our spirit is unbroken -- in fact, it is stronger than ever.

Even during the rationing period, during World War II, we didn't have the anxiety that we'd starve, because we grew our own potatoes, you know? And our own hogs, and our own cows and stuff, you know.

There's a strong and indomitable spirit, and it's going to come back even in the midst of our grief.

The world is filled with violence. Because criminals carry guns, we decent law-abiding citizens should also have guns. Otherwise they will win and the decent people will loose.

I got out of the Army - in my world - I came to New York, for instance, when the civil rights movement was just beginning, and that created a certain energy, a certain rumble, a certain impetus for black actors.

I do hope that when the day comes, whether in 1, 10, or 100 years, I don’t want you to think of me and feel sad.