I Am Not, And Have Never Been,

I Prefer To Choose Which Traditions To Keep And Which To Let Go.

But There Is A Difference Here: When Jewish Children Are Murdered, Arabs Celebrate The Deed. The Death Of An Arab Child Is No Cause For Celebration In Israel.

I Don't Speak Out Because I Am An Actor Nor Will I Keep Silent Because I Am An Actor. I Respect My Profession, But It Endows Me With No Special Privileges; But It Also Does Not Limit Me Or Muzzle Me. I Am A Person And A Citizen With The Attendant Responsibilities Of Voice And Vote.

I Remain Convinced That I Can Be A True Universalist Only When I Am A Better Jew.

I Created The Role Of Captain Von Trapp.