Tribute Quotes

“My father was a statesman, a visionary, and a leader. He was also a loving and caring father to his children.”

“Billy Connolly is a force of nature. He's bigger than the stage he's on.”

“This is the first time I've ever been surrounded by so many beautiful women.”

“He (Tommy Lasorda) wants us to think that he is a manager, a teacher, a hustler, a psychotherapist, a psychologist, a winner. And he is all of those things.”

“Tom was a great bandleader. He knew how to get the best out of everybody.”

“Tom's lyrics were so visual. He could paint a picture with just a few words.”

“Ruth Bader Ginsburg was my friend for almost 50 years. She was a titan, a trailblazer, a jurist of historic stature.”

“Jim Steinman wrote some of the most iconic rock songs of all time. I was incredibly lucky to have worked with him.”

“He was the best I ever saw. Best player, best person.”

“Marc Bolan was a true poet. He just oozed this charisma.”

“Wes Craven was the master of horror. He was the one that taught me what suspense is.”

“Charles Bronson was a very good actor. He was a very sensitive man.”

“George was a great taskmaster. He was a great editor. His sense of timing and what was right was infallible.”

“Gracie was the most wonderful person I've ever known, a great lady.”