I didn't have the passion for athletics in that way, that there were other parts of me that felt under-served and that needed to be nurtured and needed my energy.

To really be conscious of how long the journey is, be patient, push yourself, persevere and always be working on your craft while waiting for your break.

The people that I admire have a wonderful balance of self-belief and humility.

Hold tight to the mentality of being a student, meaning hold on to curiosity and approach life as a student.

I always hope to be a better person tomorrow than today.

I'm not much of cook, but I cook a mean bowl of oatmeal.

I think what I've learned from working on "Moonlight" is we see what happens when you persecute people. They fold into themselves.

At the end of the day we're all spirits having a physical experience.

At the end of the day we're all spirits having a physical experience. That really comes from my relationship with Islam because it just makes me really conscious of my action.

I think my mom gave me the borders, the - gave me a very clear understanding of what the perimeter was. And I had to find my fun within those boundaries.

Again, having - fortunately having never been in trouble. And eventually I found out that I was on a watch list.

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I'm actually a very private person. Sometimes I'm in denial that I'm really famous.

The ability of big money to shape perceptions - where you have four anti-climate lobbyists for every single member of the House and Senate - is a big factor.

Often I'll do research just to get a time period correct, but I didn't have to for the '70s... I feel like I can close my eyes and still see it so clearly.

If a man wishes to become a hero, then the serpent must first become a dragon: otherwise he lacks his proper enemy.

I must do something to keep my thoughts fresh and growing. I dread nothing so much as falling into a rut and feeling myself becoming a fossil.

Find something you love to do. If you don't make money at it, at least you love going to work.

I'm not much given to straight, irony-free hero-worship.

Those who hate us only win if we hate them back

The most onerous slavery is to be a slave to oneself.