The story of Jesus is very fascinating. It still has such a tremendous power, even after 2,000 years! We don't really know if he existed as a historical figure.

I'm so incredibly tired of giving respect to a lot of delusions and crazy ideas just because they are regarded as religions.

Some values must be universal, like human rights and the equal worth of every human being.

I believe that religion should be totally separated from the state. That's not the way it is today, not even in Sweden.

I believe that religious faith schools are highly dubious.

Freedom from indoctrination ought to be a basic human right for all children.

There is a very vibrant cultural scene in Stockholm. There are lots of places where there are concerts, and there are loads of museums and theaters.

In my career the push has always been to take another step, to try something new.

Cultural variety is always worth striving for, but must never precede the declaration of human rights.

The UN declaration on human rights must always be first in line before religion or other cultural habits, in case of any conflict between them.

And also a lot of Muslims are no more religious then the average Swede. For them it's natural that human rights come first.

Can you look at a flower without thinking?

I picture you four girls back when you were small. I hardly knew where you ended and the other ones started.

Understanding was coming so fast, it seemed to bypass thought.

You gotta lose 'em some of the time. When you do, lose 'em right.

Change takes effort. And the reality is, most people don't want to put in effort to better their life.

Prolonged statistics are a lethal dose, which if it does not kill will certainly dispel your audience.

When you learn to harness the power of your fears it can take you places beyond your wildest dreams.

A holy God is both just and merciful. He is never unjust.

A play gets on Broadway by fluke. And you don't even start out with that ambition. When I do a play, the intention is just to put it up somewhere.

Most actors love to get to the point where they're not auditioning.