Needing something is not the same thing as being interested in the thing itself.

When all the details fit in perfectly, something is probably wrong with the story.

The twentieth century has built up a powerful set of intellectual shortcuts and devices that help us defend ourselves against moments when clouds suddenly appear to think.

There is such a thing as the poetry of a mistake, and when you say, "Mistakes were made, " you deprive an action of its poetry, and you sound like a weasel.

After all, addiction is just the last stage of consumerism.

So now it's space and time, " he said. "You ever watch Doctor Who on PBS?""All the time, " she said dryly, "on the BBC. And don't think I wouldn't sell my soul for a TARDIS.

Sister Hinckley and I are learning that the so-called golden years are laced with lead.

Ultimate serenity is the coming to rest of all ways of taking things, the repose of named things; no truth has been taught by a Buddha for anyone, anywhere.

What adults call 'wrong' in Child Art is the most beautiful and most precious. I value highly those things done by small children. They are the first and purest source of artistic creation.

God has put people in your life on purpose, Don't live to get, live to give.

God, if You don't help me, I'm going to die.

When there's a lot of it around, you never want it very much.

Being in the same room with people and creating something together is a good thing.

Any actor who tells you that he makes choices, absolutely, is wrong. You find work and work finds you.

When people don't understand my work, I don't feel like explaining.