If you want to produce really horrible, obnoxious kids, say yes to them all the time.

I never imagined it wouldn't work out for me. I had that absolute certainty in myself that has seen me through, I think, and my parents were absolutely behind me all the way.

Above all things I believe in love.

My heart aches completely, every hour, every day, and only when I'm with you does the pain go away.

Then, one day, when you least expect it, the great adventure finds you.

The beautiful thing about it is that no two directors or actors work the same way. You also learn not to be afraid of discussion and conflict.

I want to wear skinny jeans when I'm in my 70s. Why not? Who cares?

I really want to play Princess Leia. Stick some big pastries on my head. Now, that would be interesting.

...as an actor there's nothing better than a great moody moment to play with nothing to say. It's so much easier to do because you can really get inside your head.

I find politicians so desperately boring. I don't trust them and don't believe in them.

What matters most with any regimen, whether it's to lose weight or stop drinking or smoking, is your willingness to seek help and your desire to say 'no more.

Leaves covered pavement like soggy cereal.

History is the devil's scripture.

Actually, depravity can be terribly boring if you don't smoke or drink.

Don't let other people decide who you are.

A man is an artist only at certain moments, by an effort of will. Objects have the same appearance for everybody.

Oppression makes wise men mad; but the distemper is still the madness of the wise, which is better than the sobriety of fools.

I try to not to be a celebrity as much as possible.

Work Hard. Do your best. Keep your word. Never get too big for your britches. Trust in God. Have no fear; and Never forget a friend.

Good people all, with one accord, Lament for Madam Blaize, Who never wanted a good word From those who spoke her praise.

I write a story as if it were a letter to someone and essentially, that's what you do.