And more importantly what we found with those people is that a lot of them said, "Hey it's not what I thought it was going to be." Which is a great reaction, particularly if they liked it.

Is it inevitable after a successful film that they're going to ask for another one? Yes. Do we want to rush and do it for that reason? No.

It depends on the project, what's happening that day on the project, at what stage were in on the project; it various from project to project and where we're needed.

And then simultaneously I don't think they're asking you to necessarily write in stone that this is what you're going to do or what you have to do.

Screening is an invaluable part of the process, obviously, having test screening and you definitely learn something.

Personality begins where comparison leaves off. Be unique. Be memorable. Be confident. Be proud.

I've been nominated for 12 Emmys, and we won - for 'Top Chef' - the only time I didn't go.

The Opera was a very cold film, a hopeless and dark film, no hope, no love.

I am willing to see things differently. I am willing to see love.

It's not the destination, It's the glory of the ride.

The ideal life is that which has few friends, but many acquaintances.

Independence cannot be real if a nation depends upon gifts.

There can never be any real opposition between religion and science; for the one is the complement of the other.

He doesn't know what to make of me," Mat said softly. "How very uncommon. I can't think of anyone else who has reacted that way to you, Mat.

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