Acting is constricted because you have the lines. But I improvise with it and what I learn on the set. I improvise rhythms and just changes.

My philosophy is: It's none of my business what people say of me and think of me. I am what I am, and I do what I do. I expect nothing and accept everything. And it makes life so much easier.

We are dying from overthinking. We are slowly killing ourselves by thinking about everything. Think. Think. Think. You can never trust the human mind anyway. It's a death trap.

Life's too short to deal with other people's insecurities.

No expectations. Ask nothing, expect nothing and accept everything, and life is very well.

A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti.

I don't believe in nepotism. I don't much like the idea of parents who interfere.

Relish everything that's inside of you, the imperfections, the darkness, the richness and light and everything. And that makes for a full life.

The whole point of courage, to overcome your fear. That's the interesting thing, when courage bleeds through the fear.

I always liked to take the plunge, you know, I'd jump in at the deep end and hope that I'd find land somehow, or hope I'd float or survive. That's more or less the way I've gone through my life.

You're not more than one generation from poor white trash, are you, Agent Starling?

Faith is not about finding meaning in the world, there may be no such thing -- faith is the belief in our capacity to create meaningful lives.

Most countries have only few honest politicians and this is just like having a body with only few good organs functioning!

Switzerland is only bearable covered with snow, " Aunt Augusta said, "like some people are only bearable under a sheet.

I cannot be assured ofexactly what I createdbe it madness and monsteror beauty and light.

If we exchange one dollar, we both have one dollar each. But if we exchange one good thought, we both have two good thoughts

This fathering is a man's second chance at living.

Every time I fail I assume I will be a stronger person for it.

If nuclear energy is used for the sake of humanity, then I say yes. But if it is used destructively, then no.

While there's plenty to be said for drive and talent, it was my parents' support that started me on the path that led me here today.