In a way "Drive" is probably the greatest superhero movie ever made.

Like all art forms, film is a media as powerful as weapons of mass destruction; the only difference is that war destroys and film inspires.

I don't believe that art makes people violent in any way. I don't. But I do believe art can show people how to be violent and that's much more dangerous in a way.

I think that I am a pornographer, meaning that I make movies based on what excites me and what I would like to see.

The artificial world that we create through images will essentially become real.

Cinema is mass media, it is both overtly gross and exciting. It is our great mirror of society.

Creativity is narcissism. Creativity is falling in love with one's self as you create. It's self-indulgent.

In a way, art is a great way to release your love, fantasy, and desires. It's like a fetish. It's a comfortable way of excising a lot of your conscience.

Look at the birth of anything; it's always more violent than anything you could ever imagine.

We live in a beauty-obsessed culture, which on one hand is absolutely fabulous, but on the flip side, is also dangerously extreme.

Understanding one's own power is more interesting than someone being given something powerful.

The truth is helpless when up against perception

Faith is a strong fortress.

Be careful not to give your child the impression that you love her perfect, performing parts more than you do her mediocre, stumbling parts.

I was so mad, I reached into the drawer for her fake sushi eraser and put it in my pocket. Serves her right for being such a big, fat, Eggo-scarfing liar.

Peace is purchased from strength. It's not purchased from weakness or unilateral retreats.

We must settle in our hearts that no matter what, God is sovereign.

One can be respected with the truth in Hollywood just as much as anywhere else you know or else I wouldn't have had a career.

There is a price to pay for speaking the truth. There is a bigger price for living a lie.

That’s not a father. That’s a sperm donor. Forget him. He’s a mess. Concentrate on me. I’m terrific. (Linc Blaise)

I really enjoy creating music onstage, to participate in making music live.