As soon as an actor has faith in a director, he just goes with it.

When you're stressed out or nervous, the logical side of your brain goes out the window and you have no idea what's happening. But, that is a lot of fun. It feels like you are an action hero.

I always like when things [movies] are loosely based on real events. That always makes it more interesting because there's a lot of research you can do.

I really admire really good reporters. Obviously not the gossip ones, but it could be quite an interesting profession, depending on what you're investigating.

Let life happen to you. Believe me: life is in the right, always.

You can have a Great Day, or a Lousy Day; it's totally up to you.

In the end, you have to protect yourself at all times.

If I hear one more Republican tell me about balancing the budget, I am going to strangle them.

You can analyze a glass of water and you're left with a lot of chemical components, but nothing you can drink.

Hatred and dishonesty generally arises from fear of being deceived.

Kafka didn't save me. He just told me I was drowning.

Every once in a while, someone will mail me a single popcorn kernel that didn't pop. I'll get out a fresh kernel, tape it to a piece of paper and mail it back to them.

Music breaks my heart constantly.

The idea that academics should remain ''above the fray'' only gives ideologues license to misuse our work.