The term papers make me more crazy, because they involve more variables I cannot directly control! With acting, I feel more power-like I'm making all the choices.

Other acting opportunities had come along, but nothing that was tantalizing enough to me to step away from what I found most interesting.

I'd like to work with any actress from whom I can learn-one who has had many experiences with many directors and is willing to share some of her knowledge with me.

Maybe part of loving is learning to let go.

I love to unwind and watch movies, especially those from the classic black-and-white era.

It's hard to sleep at night because I'm still wondering where my mother is.

I was never an ingénue at any point in my career. I was hoping that whatever I was bringing to the table, it wasn't some physical attribute that would change or fade over time.

Children leave. And parents stay behind. Still, some things are deeper than time and distance. And your father will always be your father. And he will always leave a light on for you.

It is unfortunate that the poor judgment shown by a small group of young actors has tarnished the reputation of every child who has ever appeared before a camera.

The only thing that frightens me a little is when I'm called Kevin rather than Fred, but that's how people have known me for so many years. So, I can't really blame them.

I think it is important to maintain a sense of self and confidence, not letting either falter for the sake of a particular part or project, no matter how great it might be.

A tree that is planted by the riverside blossoms all through because its environment has taking it beyond the realm of seasons.

In teaching the young you have to satisfy the schoolchild in yourself and enter the region where all meanings start. That is where, in any case, the philosopher has perpetually to start.

Some express, some write and some just feel it.

May you enter into a new phase in your life. One that affirms your life's purpose.

It was a natural process, because when we go to the ring we are human beings, but once you feel the punches and the competition that's when the beast comes out and takes hold of us.

He that cannot reason is a fool.

What I desire to point out is that I wish the law was not so, but that being the law, I must follow it.

Just as we won the Cold War in part by exposing the evils of communism and the virtues of free markets, so, too, must we take on the ideology of radical Islam.

I will do whatever I have to do to reach people with the things I believe are important. Life is too short not to do everything you can.

We are alone, absolutely alone on this chance planet; and amid all the forms of life that surround us, not one, excepting the dog has made an alliance with us.