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A lecture is an occasion when you numb one end to benefit the other.

I've learned a tremendous amount from Oprah.

The most nerve-wracking experience is an oral presentation in class. And right under that would be doing 'Saturday Night Live' or 'David Letterman.' One of those shows.

I never lecture, not because I am shy or a bad speaker, but simply because I detest the sort of people who go to lectures and don't want to meet them.

People don't listen when you lecture. No one wants to be talked down to or scolded.

My history teacher was utterly terrifying, but her lessons were very inspiring. She got me interested in people and stories, which then led me to acting.

One of my favorite classes was horror in theater and psychology.

Sometimes the most difficult, horrific things can be the greatest spiritual teachers.

Lectures should go from being like the family singing around the piano to high-quality concerts.

My intention to lecture is as vague as my intention is to go on the stage. I will never consider an offer to lecture, not because I despise the vocation, but because I have no desire to appear on the public rostrum.