And there are rules for crime fiction. Or if not rules, at least expectations and you have to give the audience what it wants.

I think, generally, the flawed anti-hero is much more interesting than the normal hero, and that's really what we're talking about here as it relates to outlaws or renegades.

Sam took another sip of the pruno. It went down smoother this time, possibly because he no longer had feeling in his extremities.

Particularly with MFA students, who have so much invested - literally and figuratively - I feel like honest criticism is something they're owed. It's not going to be easier in the real world, surely.

Who cut him?' Sam liked saying things like 'Who cut him?' It reminded him of being a kid and watching prison movies, which is probably why prisoners talked like that, too.

Today's seeds are tomorrow’s harvests.

When you think that you lost everything you find out you can always lose a little more.

I don't want to portray myself as a daredevil. I'm not at all.

I don't know any other other team that got to the finals without two all stars.

Film is a collection of many mediums and collaboration and you're only as strong as the people you're working with - and everybody owns their mediums.

In our faith we follow in someone's steps. In our faith we leave footprints to guide others. It's the principle of discipleship

If God had to give a woman wrinkles, He might at least have put them on the soles of her feet.

Jari Litmanen should be made compulsory.

We must meet our duty and convince the world that we are just friends and brave enemies.

I don't make music for any other reason than me enjoying music, and I am also glad that I am able to make a living of this.