George W. Bush

It's clearly a budget. It's got a lot of numbers in it.

We cannot let terrorists hold this nation hostile or hold our allies hostile.

You teach a child to read, and he or her will be able to pass a literacy test.

I am a big one for subtlety and empathy. My dad was softly spoken and didn't carry his honours and accomplishments for everyone to see.

I don't make much distinction between being a stand-up comic and acting Shakespeare - in fact, unless you're a good comedian, you're never going to be able to play Hamlet properly.

I'm awkward at these things. Just being nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Karate Kid was a real surprise and I was a little uncomfortable.