Freedom was taken away from my family until we landed in America and it was given back to us.

If you want to experiment, do something temporary.

You have to love the guy that you play, even if you play the villain, you've got to love him.

It's important, when going after a goal, to never lose sight of the integrity of the journey.

She is Cuba. If you want to love her, you have to be with her, but you can't be with her in her current state. It's the point of view of all exiles - you have to leave the thing you cherish most.

I think good chemistry starts with mutual respect.

Children need parameters, know what's right or wrong.

A man should have a right to be religious if he wants to. The government should not be involved in those decisions.

Great writing attracts great actors. It attracts money. Without a great script, you have nothing.

I listen to and I play all kinds of music, and I'm interested in jazz and in bluegrass - I like it all - but Cuban music speaks to me in a certain way.

I wish we didn't have to tell this story.

Happiness consists in frequent repetition of pleasure

The aim of the gospel is the creation of people who are passionate for doing good rather than settling for the passionless avoidance of evil.

The statement that 'abortions is a women's choice over her body' is a half-truth, because there are two heart+beats, not one.

Unless we learn how to humbly tell each other our giving stories, our churches will not learn to give.

I'm home in New Orleans!

The worst thing that can happen is that the effect that they create behind you is bigger than the performance you're putting out.

Die, my dear? Why that's the last thing I'll do!

Every so often, push your luck.

In business, we often say that your best customers are the customers you have now. In other words, your most successful sales leads come from the selling you've already done.

A thief running away like mad from a ferocious watch-dog may be a splendid example of Zen.