“When I was a kid, politicians wanted to avoid talking about religion i...” — Penn Jillette Quote

“When I was a kid, politicians wanted to avoid talking about religion if they could. John F. Kennedy couldn't duck the issue, being Catholic and all. So how did he address it? By reminding Americans that religion shouldn't be an issue, that he was concentrating on big things like poverty and hunger and leading the space race.”

“My parents were teetotalers and my grandparents were - it's all the way back. It's New English puritanical tradition.”

“A joke is a way to say, 'I'm going to do something funny now. If I don't get a laugh at the end, I'm a failure.'”

“The Catholic chruch as threatened your life - do you not want revenge? Have you not sold your hatred to the Pretestant cause to work against the church that has hunted you?”

“Be brave. Be free from philosophies, prophets and holy lies. Go deep into your feelings and explore the mystery of your body, mind and soul. You will find the truth.”

“I am thankful I can see much to admire in all religions.”