Young people need to re-engage with politics. The life of democracy depends on it. We've left it to the stuff shirts, and obviously they haven't been minding the store.

We are all wonderful, beautiful wrecks. That's what connects us-that we're all broken, all beautifully imperfect.

We don't think about pilgrimage in this country. We don't think about meditation. The idea of taking a six-week walk is totally foreign to most Americans. But it's probably exactly what we need.

I saw a headshot with the name 'Emilio Sheen' printed under it and it looked terrible.

I used to Google my name to see what came up - it hurt.

In the current climate, we live in a pessimistic and non-idealistic world.

We've lost touch and allowed technology to take precedence over organic nature. But let's not forget that those microchips in our computers came from elements of the earth.

Film is an illusion. Fame is ephemeral. Faith and family are what endure.

We need to risk, we need to dare to risk and fail greatly because that's the only way we grow.

People are beautiful wrecks.

We're all imperfect. And wouldn't it be great if the message sent out by the mainstream media is that we're fine being exactly who we are? Wouldn't that be great for everyone?

Rule #1: Writing is for the creative brain. Editing is for the critical brain. Separate them appropriately.

No one has the right to do wrong, even if wrong has been done to them.

When life is going according to plan, we don't stop to question our daily habits...Maybe it's time to sift through our lives.

Kiss. n. A word invented by the poets as a rhyme for "bliss".

If you're not Jay-Z, a record leaking isn't going to affect you.

McKnight is gradually taking over the criminal end of the business.

Every night, contemplate: What good did I do today? How can I do better tomorrow?

Death is not going to hold down Huell Howser.

There’s something… strange about the way you two are together. The way he watches you — it’s so… protective. Like he’s about to throw himself in front of a bullet to save you or something.

If we can keep at least a bit of the mind clear about temporality, we can mange complicated, even difficult, times with grace.