Evolution on the large scale unfolds, like much of human history, as a succession of dynasties.

Consider the simple hedgehog, and his neighbor, the opossum...do they waste their energy trying to throw one another into chasms when they face a common enemy, the winter? No!

There's no such thing as having something to fall back on in life, there's passion, talent, skills, compassion and purpose. Choice is a prerequisite

Take not a minute for granted, because that minute can never be replaced.

I'd put him in the spot where he got hit. It was my fault he got shot. A hundred kills? Two hundred? More? What did they mean if my brother was dead?

Good artists exist in what they make, and consequently are perfectly uninteresting in what they are.

I think of clothes a lot like costumes. I think of what I wear in real life as being my real life character's costume.

It's ok to be sassy, but I'll never be trashy, it's ok to be nasty, but you got to keep it classy now

I'm awkward at these things. Just being nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Karate Kid was a real surprise and I was a little uncomfortable.

Every person - with his or her own skills, abilities and uniqueness - can contribute to others and bring great joy to those that fortune has not smiled upon.

My eating is pretty consistent. I like Greek yogurt for breakfast. I eat two giant salads a day, a broiled meat or fish, and a dark green vegetable at every meal.