“God did not intend religion to be an exercise club.” — Naguib Mahfouz Quote

“God did not intend religion to be an exercise club.”

“The writer interweaves a story with his own doubts, questions, and values. That is art.”

“Insults are the business of the court.”

“Marie Antoinette was funny, I'm sure she was just misinterpreted. You know the 'Let them eat cake' line. She seems like she was kind of funny, like a Chelsea Handler or Kathy Griffin type.”

“Everything is funny, as long as it's happening to somebody else.”

“I really, really like 'Eastbound & Down.' It's one of the few things that makes me laugh. It's almost too funny to get an award.”