Billy Crystal : (8) " Ali forced us to take a look at ourselves. This brash young man who thrilled us, angered us, confused and challenged us, ultimately became a silent messenger of peace who taught us that life is best when you build bridges between people, not walls. " - Billy Crystal " When I was growing up in the house, we’d watch the Oscars. " - Billy Crystal " We’re in this together. We are Americans. We all have to do the best we can. And we will because that’s who we are. " - Billy Crystal " When I was about 21 and just about to get out of college at NYU, Vietnam was raging, and I was a frustrated musician for a little bit. " - Billy Crystal " To this day, with all of these muscle-bound guys, nobody hit the ball further than Mickey Mantle, with his natural strength. " - Billy Crystal " Believe me, happiness is not ticking off Walter Cronkite. " - Billy Crystal " Nobody is more truthful when he’s acting than De Niro. " - Billy Crystal " In my standup work, I always do these characters, older people who are just off to the side. It’s easier to write a story about the guy who made it to the top, but the middle is so much more interesting, so much more murky. " - Billy Crystal