We exist temporarily through what we take, but we live forever through what we give.

In a world filled with violence, hatred, and suspicion, giving is an expression of faith, trust, and concern.

Often I'll find clues to where the story might go by figuring out where the characters would rather not go.

Late, by myself, in the boat of myself, no light and no land anywhere, cloudcover thick. I try to stayjust above the surface, yet I'm already underand living within the ocean.

Self-esteem is something you have to earn!

I had better admit right away that walking can in the end become an addiction ... even in this final stage it remains a delectable madness, very good for sanity, and I recommend it with passion.

I had the great fortune to actually become friends with Sam [Fuller] and ultimately collaborate with him on White Dog, which we wrote together.

When all you can feel are the shadows, turn your face towards the sun. There is always a bright side - even if only that it is not worse...and it can always be worse

It's a pretty scary time. So many emotions come up and you don't really have the wisdom to make the right choices. You can really screw yourself in adolescence.

Ive always been drawn to the ocean.

Women's bodies are used to sell anything and everything because it works, it grabs people's attention, and advertisers aren't going to stop using something that works.

Truth resides where there is faith.

They who have steeped their souls in prayer Can every anguish calmly bear.