But great tragedy is universal

The alphabet is where all our secrets begin.

Don't duck the most difficult problems. That just ensures that the hardest part will be left when you are most tired. Get the big one done - it's downhill from then on.

God gave us the grace and ability to work, because it is only through work we can resolve national issues.

It's more like Christmas, you know, when you get a shot in that looks great and it's exactly what you want. It's a great feeling, and there's nothing like it.

The purpose of art is to raise people to a higher level of awareness than they would otherwise attain on their own.

I am a person of the 18th century.

There is nothing in nature quite so joyful as the very young and silly lamb - odd that it should develop into that dull and sober animal the sheep.

This is the beauty of social media: it helps you find people and then you can contact them fast and inexpensively.

I’m trying to manage myself, not just my portfolio.

What does she do?" "She's a producer." Of course, in Los Angeles this doesn't mean much more than "she's a member of the human race.

Your lies didn't stop me loving you; your truth hasn't stopped me either.