For young filmmakers, Saw is a perfect film. It doesn't cost the GNP of almost every country of the world.

In my freshman year in high school, I went to the only public high school in Boston with a theatre program.

I didn't have big movie offers, or any big agents wanting to work with me. I had to go grassroots, start at the bottom and go on 150 auditions before someone finally gave me a shot

The food in Europe is pretty disappointing. I like fried chicken. But other than that Europe is great.

Ultimately in the end, it's the director's choice

We're entertainers, while people want us to be gods.

I wish I was a guy who could have pancakes and bacon and cheesy eggs, but I'd curl up and pass out. I gotta start healthy or I'll be off the rails all day.

What's important is self-appreciation

I love the rush of being creative. I really think I live for it.

I try to ground most of my characters in reality somehow. That's kind of what I bring to the table.

We never really felt a real level of respect. The fame was fantastic, but that wasn't that important to me, because for every million people that loved me I focused on the one that hated me.

When your heart jumps every time your camera locks focus...You've become a photographer.

Leadership to me means duty, honor, country. It means character, and it means listening from time to time.

I was a terrific liar as a child, and I believe my lies. So it's a natural step into acting.

Feminism is not a fad. It's not like Angry Birds. Although it does involve a lot of angry birds. Bad example.

Don't be afraid to be confused. Try to remain permanently confused. Anything is possible.

Contentment is one of the most distinguishing traits of the godly person, because a godly person has his heart focused on God rather than on possessions or position or power.

Rejoice and love yourself today 'Cause baby, you were born this way.

The shadow is the greatest teacher for how to come to the light.

Without a love of humankind there is no love of God.

Desperation can make a person do surprising things.