Bill Bryson's is a synthesizing intellect, capable of translating myriad data into a digestible narrative – rare currency in an increasingly atomized society.

The shortest distance between two people is a smile.

Trying hard and working hard is its own reward. It feeds the soul. It affirms your will and your power. And it radiates from you, lighting the way for all those who see you.

The worst advice I ever received from my dad was to play by the book.

I'm so terrible. When it comes to talking to women, I'm the worst. I don't know what to say. I come over very, very geeky.

Without true chaos, we can never have true peace.

Ma'am, are you trying to molest me via drivethru?

As a director, you can transform your vision more with the music.

Sometimes we were really surprised. There were major artists that would come by because they wanted to.

If you repeat a lie often enough it becomes accepted as truth.

I cannot change another person. I let others be who they are, and I simply love who I am.