“Nixon had lists upon lists upon lists. They were tragic lists saying, ...” — Peter Morgan Quote

“Nixon had lists upon lists upon lists. They were tragic lists saying, 'Smile more,' or, 'Be stronger - remember, it is your job to spiritually uplift the nation.' This understanding of his limitations is heartbreaking.”

“I'm not a vindictive person. But I do want to shine a light on human frailty and heroism in equal measure.”

“I am drawn to characters so full of internal contradictions. Idi Amin was one. I loved writing him.”

“I was one of those weird kids who didn't really speak or smile. I remember my teachers would call home and ask if everything was fine at home because I would never smile. Then I got into this phase, from maybe fourth to eighth grade, where my personality just did a 180.”

“I made a circle with a smile for a mouth on yellow paper, because it was sunshiny and bright.”

“Bob Dylan has always sealed his decisions with the unexplainable. His motives for withholding the release of the magnificent 'Basement Tapes' will be as forever obscure as Brian Wilson's reasons for the destruction of the tapes for 'Smile.'”