Cuba will find its own way, regardless of what the U.S. wants. This has always been the case, not just since 1959.

Younger Cuban Americans who have decided to go to the island always come back telling me "that isn't the country my grandparents have told me about."

The Castro government is disproportionately white given the color of the island. It doesn't look like Cuba.

As long as Fidel Castro is alive we [the American Government] will not normalize relations with Cuba. We don't want it, and he certainly doesn't.

Latin American countries are part of the West and that it is reasonable to expect a certain degree of openness in their societies that we do not demand of, say, China or Vietnam.

I cannot personally imagine any U.S. president normalizing relations with him [Fidel Castro], as opposed to his brother, but I may prove wrong on this score.

Autumn is the mellower season, and what we lose in flowers we more than gain in fruits.

I promise you that this isn't going to be our future, Kitten. I will give that to you—a normal life."Her eyes glistened. "I don’t expect a normal life. I just expect a life with you

When you realize the awesome power of words, you can change lives.

Never quit on your dream, but learn to cut your losses and quit your plan if it is not working.

How do you make a million? You start with $900 000.

There are two types of people in this world: Gypsy and Gadge. Which one am I? Neither. I'm a writer.

Play against the Game, not your opponent.

[Writing] has helped me meet people.

Two criminals were crucified with Christ. One was saved; do not despair. One was not; do not presume.

I'm not a fan of 3D. But I am a huge fan of digital imagery. Because it allows a filmmaker much more latitude to appreciate their own visions and dreams.