The pursuit of illusion is not about studying for prizes, or for study's sake. There's no right or wrong, no pass or fail.

Enlightenment, and the death which comes before it, is the primary business of Varanasi.

Respect was one thing. Survival was another. It was important that I kept my priorities in the right order.

Calcutta's the only city I know where you are actively encouraged to stop strangers at random for a quick chat.

Where does one go in a tremendous city like Calcutta to find insider information? I recalled India's golden rule: do the opposite of what would be normal anywhere else.

A journey of observation must leave as much as possible to chance. Random movement is the best plan for maximum observation

My father looked on in disbelief, overwhelmed that his son had been taught to eat glass and relish it.

I love Mickey Rourke. I think he's an all-American classic. He's great.

We discard the personal specifics which don't conform to the ideal conventional beauty created by art directors and cinematographers.

Coming from a smaller place always made things feel more personal, which is really what it's all about.

If God did not want us to understand the book of Revelation, He would not have given it to us at all.

Maturity is when we live by the truths that are in our heart and soul, truths we believe to be right for us.

You just have to be strong and don't be stupid; freedom of choice is a big responsibility.

I'm one of those strange people: I really love going to the gym.

Say I'm a bird! Say it! Say it now!" "You're a bird." "Now say you're a bird too." "If you're a bird, I'm a bird.

Food is the most primitive form of comfort.

No one has more trouble than the person who claims to have no trouble