[There's] this idea of "I want to take care of myself," but at the same time I want to be brave, daring, and expressive.

I kind of imagine myself at eighty, a cat lady.

Dreams, they're what sets us apart from being mere a brain and a body.

Like everybody I have many different sides.

Adults are just children sometimes. But evil, hurt children.

Because I'm not perfect looking, I get to play better roles.

My focus, my life, my world is now. You just can't plan the future.

What I get in rock 'n' roll that I don't get in movies is that connection with people. With music it's instantaneous, and just to watch people light up, it's really amazing. I love that connection.

Being beautiful can be a curse, especially if you want to be an artist and create.

The worst thing you can do to a kid is tell them that their dreams are invalid.

Rock'n'roll to me is a rebellion against the sterile pedestal culture of movies.

quote from Chase the Moon- Some people are just downright wicked, and sometimes evil wins - but not always.

Most people are clever because they don't know how to be honest." William Gaddis, The Recognitions.

God is not looking at your abilities, talents, self-worth to be qualified to be his disciple

Our separation from each other is an optical illusion.

Know how to use evasion. That is how smart people get out of difficulties.

Have faith in all that you make.

I'm 37 years old and don't have a steady paycheck.

maybe when you look at your face 50 times its really not that interesting anymore

The greatest historian should also be a great moralist. It is no proof of impartiality to treat wickedness and goodness on the same level.

Love runs away from those chasing her, and those who run away, she throws herself on his neck.