Catholics are frequently criticised because of the prominence and respect given to the Virgin Mary while simultaneously condemned for not giving enough prominence and respect to women.

Some people need a red carpet rolled out in front of them in order to walk forward into friendship. They can't see the tiny outstretched hands all around them, everywhere, like leaves on trees.

In philosophy seminars, the choice is usually between good and evil. In the real world, however, the choice is often between a bad guy and a worse guy.

Thou oh my country hast thy foolish ways Too apt to purr at every stranger's praise.

I think younger players probably just think they are who they are-they don't think about coming out. Unless you're number one in the world, nobody cares, usually.

I don't consciously think of how parenthood has changed me but I'm sure it must have.

Unbounded awareness is the reservoir of possibilities.

To remember my values, I need to lose certain tastes and find other handles for the memories that they once helped me carry.

It's important to feel and to be connected to your emotions, whichever way they play out.

I say, 'Why not' to everything.

By the way, today with digital cameras and editing on your laptop, and things like that, you can make a feature film, a narrative feature film easily for $10,000.