By virtue of believing in a Supreme Being one embraces certain mysteries.
I was studying American politicians who were searching - allegedly - for American communists because it would put them on the front pages of the papers in their home towns.
I travelled to California when I was 18 and went to Los Angeles State College.
I suppose you could sum up the religious aspects of my boyhood by saying it was a time of life when I was taught the difference between right and wrong as it specifically applied to Catholicism.
I sincerely believe I could have wounded up in a lot of trouble if I had not been taught as a boy to fear Hell, and to believe that certain wicked acts could lead me to damnation.
I had never thought of my career as going in the direction that it did, as far as fan response was concerned.
I come from a long line of staunch Irish Catholics.
For example, I tend to personally reward myself for specific acts of exceptional discipline.
Compared to today's salaries, our cut was minuscule but it was very good for the time.
Audience response to The Man From U.N.C.L.E. back in the '60s - well, I was frankly surprised by the show's success and the attendant publicity for David and myself.
All I did was basically play myself in the role of Napoleon Solo.
About 15 years later, I was given all 113 episodes on tape.
While at college, I did my first lead on a network TV show, Medic.
I went to college with James Coburn and Steve McQueen was a very good friend.
Finally, when the money was high enough, the script suddenly revealed itself as being very clear to me.