Heroes to me are guys that sit in libraries. They absorb knowledge and then the risks they take are calculated on the basis of the courage it took to become replete with knowledge.

Being a father, being a friend, those are the things that make me feel successful.

The perfection in theater is that it's over the second it's done

The Alexander Technique has helped me to undo knots, unblock energy and deal with almost paralysing stage fright

I've been delighted by Cannes and Toronto but I keep saying I don't know how good we're going to be received in America because that's where it's most challenging

The greatest single human gift is the ability to chase down our dreams.

What's really frustrating with movies is the lack of improvement.

I demand minimal for paid rehearsal and not always six weeks either.

People who have expertise or the luck to have rehearsal time with cameras have it over people who don't.

It just seems like that because I do a lot of independent films that don't get to the mainstream.

But I am not going to live for ever. And the more I know it, the more amazed I am by being here at all.

A whole nation cannot rise above itself.

to live and leave indelible footprints, think of the rocks

She was an extraordinary person too! Would you believe it, she cut her hair short, and used to go about in men’s boots in bad weather

Tell yourself often: I am going to tackle my aspirations head on with the passion and dedication necessary to exceed even my expectations.

Since love grows within you so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul.

Just as darkness is born of the absence of light, the shadow side of our collective experience is born of ignorance of the underlying truth of the unity of life.

Being able to touch so many people through my businesses and make money while doing it, is a huge blessing.

It is from the scope and wisdom of the economists of the past that we must reap the knowledge with which to face the future.

I'm in favor of approaching both the night and the day with intention.

Biker chicks want the bad boy.