Jerry Seinfeld Takes Orders From a Higher Power

“He insisted that I make a movie, and now four years later, I have now done that! Whatever he tells you to do, you have to do it, because he is the King of the Jews!� —Jerry Seinfeld, who was encouraged by Steven Spielberg to make Bee Movie [Reuters]

“I’m not sure I should take it entirely as a compliment. Let me put it this way: People [are] saying, ‘You look like a fucking goblin!’� —Martin Freeman on the rumor that he is being considered to play the title role in The Hobbit [MTV]

“Not only is it bright pink with the bell and streamers and the whole thing, but it has Hello Kitty tires. Every time I leave my apartment, my doorman just shakes his head.� —Sarah Michelle Gellar on her bicycle [Self via E Online]

“I’m probably one of the four or five best-known Americans in the world.� —Rudy Giuliani, who’s forgetting that there are now six Jolie-Pitts [USAT via AP]

“I’ve been outside. It’s not that great. Outdoor activities always tend to interrupt my napping and watching of Law & Order marathons.� —Jim Gaffigan on why he’s glad summer is over [EW]