I love solving the problems of having groups work together and removing barriers. But to actually turn around and be in the center of that is an awkward place to be.

If everyone is trying to prevent error, it screws things up.

If you give a good idea to a mediocre group, they'll screw it up. If you give a mediocre idea to a good group, they'll fix it. Or they'll throw it away and come up with something else.

You are not your idea, and if you identify too closely with your ideas, you will take offense when they are challenged.

If you aren't experiencing failure, then you are making a far worse mistake: You are being driven by the desire to avoid it.

Creativity doesn't follow titles. It just comes from where it comes from.

Art isn't about drawing; it's about learning to see. What organization doesn't need this ability?

Success hides problems...you don't need to address problems.

For me, creativity includes problem-solving. That's the broad definition of it.

Every creative person can draft into service those around them who exhibit the right mixture of intelligence, insight, and grace.

You can give a great film idea to a mediocre team and they may screw it up, but if you give a mediocre idea to a great team, they will turn it into a great film.

There is no truth in this world that is worth insisting upon! Anything that is insisted upon is not the truth at all!

love was never meant to bejust a metaphorbetween the pages of poetry.

Being anonymous on help, it's feel's awesome.

I think it's hilarious at 40 years old to bring out my roller skates from 'Starlight Express.' I find the humor and even the sadness in it hilarious and something to celebrate.

HBO is really famous for hiring good people and staying out of their way until they ask for help, or need it. And that reputation is earned.

One of the best ways to realize that age is an illusion is to have your body get older and realize that you are who you always have been.

Approach difficult tasks with a positive attitude - you'll inspire others and feel better about what's ahead

I think Janeane Garofalo is incredibly funny, and I love Dennis Miller.

There are different things one can do to establish and hasten the peace process. Meditation is one way.

I admire traveling; I appreciate it a lot.