I love cheetahs. Every moment of every day is spent in fear of dying a terrible death yet they always carry themselves elegantly, remain loyal to their family, and never complain about anything.

Sometimes standing up for what you believe means standing down and allowing the universe to do its work.

Politicians study hard and work diligently their entire lives to be able to stand in front of a national audience and lie through their teeth.

The bigger the words the weaker the voice.

To find meaning in our lives we need consistent exposure to kids, elders and animals... cuz kids and animals aren't looking for it, and elders are the closest to finding it.

I don't write comedy. I write drama that's funny.

I wish dogs understood: 'We're going in five minutes.

Talent is being unabashedly and unapologetically fearless in the work that you do. The only difference between having talent and not having talent is fear.

Stupidity is actually in a way the mark of intelligence - if you're not doing stupid things that defy logic you're probably not taking enough risks.

Out of all the medical advancements in human history I'm still most in awe of that tiny little piece of toilet paper that can stop a gushing razor cut in its tracks.

What I love about New York: the faster and more recklessly my cab driver drives the safer and all around better I feel.

Your rebel soul shines like a diamond pulled from dust: bright, clear and flawless.

If I could split myself into five people, I would still be behind on my writing schedule. I see now why James Patterson cloned himself so many times.

I feel that the critic and music director should have such a good relationship they can pick up the phone and call each other any time.

I was blessed to grow up in really interesting times and to go back to a home where I was very safe.

Don't waste time collecting other people's autographs; rather devote it to making your own autograph worth collecting.

Whatever your situation, God wants to heal you, strengthen you, and lead you to a place where you can enjoy life again.

I would only hire someone to work directly for me if I was willing to work for that person.

My goal has always been to be a principal dancer with ABT.

You're put in certain situations and it kind of opens up those doors and it opens up your eyes to realize what your true calling was.

I don't send messages, I'm not a fax machine