If this were a [Hollywood] studio film, I wouldn't have pushed my father into a table, I would have beat him up. My father wouldn't have kissed my girlfriend; he would have raped her.

It's weird, I actually like doing interviews now. Ever since I gave up therapy, it's my only time with a captive audience.

I'm a guy who never wanted to hold a steady job, because I was worried about the monotony.

I'm thinking about naming my first son Emmy so I can say I've got one. I want Emmy, Oscar and Tony - and my daughter Grammy.

I think when you are named Noah, you are destined for a certain way of life.

It's weird, I actually like doing interviews now.

Some leaders lead from the front.

Dream a little harder and act with wonder.

Buddha had said to make a light of yourself, and if Laurie had anything to say about it, one day he’d glow.

I will admit that we are attracted to issues that unify people rather than divide them.

A prerequisite to empathy is simply paying attention to the person in pain.

I don't think you can ever completely transform yourself on film, but if you do your job well, you can make people believe that you're the character you're trying to be.

I have zero interest in sports of any kind - professional, college or international.

Historically speaking all - or very nearly all - scientific theories originate from myths.

Do you prefer that you be right or happy?

A warrior knows that the farthest-flung star in the Universe reveals itself in the things around him.