Among the reasons people keep sad stories to themselves is that they do not want anyone to feel sorry for them.

I hate myself because I am not beautiful. I hate myself because I am fat.

Everything we own tells too much about us.

Out of every fruition of success no matter what comes forth something to make a new effort necessary.

Before I met my husband, I'd never fallen in love. I'd stepped in it a few times.

Learn of the green world what can be thy place In scaled invention or true artistry

Losse embraceth shame.

I think I could drink my own blood. Is that weird?

The closer you get to reality, the harder it is to make it look convincing to the audience. That's why I tend to make things [films] that are a little bit more caricature.

I'm a miracle man, things happen which I don't plan, I've never planned anything. Whatsoever I do, I want it to be an instant action object, instant reaction subject. Instant input, instant output.

Some men are afraid of women who challenge them and demand respect and answers. That's who I am and will always be.

Complacent ignorance is the most lethal sickness of the soul

If I ran a retail store, which I have done in my life, I would go into it from a place of "I am thrilled to be here, and I am honored to be able to serve other people."