Graduate school is a really supportive environment, but in a way, it was only when that support vanished that I flourished.

The complexity of the world is so overwhelming and so present to everyone.

The most shocking act, closely examined, is just a louder version of some habitual gesture.

Innocence as we understand it in our culture is very theatrical. The flip side is, if youre charming enough, you can get away with anything.

I didn't grasp that desire and duty could rival each other, least of all that they most often did.

We must become what we wish to teach.

The goal of our lives should be nothing less that becoming so familiar with the "mind of Christ" that we could write Jesus' speeches.

Music will always be a part of my life. I love music and I don't care how many units I sell.

To campaign against colonialism is like barking up a tree that has already been cut down.

If we just stop producing stuff, if we stop being so capitalist, we stop taking resources from other third world countries, we'll be happy.

Never does one feel oneself so utterly helpless as in trying to speak comfort for great bereavement.

Worship is a way of gladly reflecting back to God the radiance of His worth.

I have a problem with procrastination. I have a great deal of difficulty deciding what to wear. It's a woman thing.

With acting, it's like becoming another person. I think that's neat, especially when you totally forget. If you totally forget, which I love to do, that's when it's magic.

The atmosphere is so tense, if Elvis walked in, with a portion of chips... you could hear the vinegar sizzle on them.