In my early 20s, I studied history and politics, and I really thought that perhaps I would devote my life to that. – Wallace Shawn
I led the life of an intellectual up until a certain age. I remember Freuds Interpretation of Dreams was a big favorite when I was 11. It sounded so interesting. And it really was! – Wallace Shawn
In terms of number of movies, Ive been in an extraordinary amount. If you count only the minutes Im onscreen, its not so long. – Wallace Shawn
I think the whole system of education would change if I were in charge and had the ability to make changes. I dont think I would keep Princeton exactly being Princeton. – Wallace Shawn
Part of what I loved – and love – about being around older people is the tangible sense of history they embody. Im interested in military history, for instance, because both my grandfathers fought in World War II. Im interested in writing because one of those grandfathers wrote books. – Jon Meacham