Human identity is the most fragile thing that we have, and it's often only found in moments of truth.

It's always been my formula to get the next picture set up before anyone's seen the last one.

Ever since I was a kid, I just loved those comedians on TV who would just have fun with the language.

So one of the most unique things on screen in American movies today is everyday behavior.

Well, visual language is another boring discussion about the nature of film.

You learn real early to make a film and then duck, and basically that's how I go about it.

Nick plays a corrupt politician, which is kind of a redundant statement.

I'm me, I live from film to mouth.

You know, our sense of individuality is just the number one target of civilization.

It's part of the general global hypnotism to accept lies as the new truth.

Anyway, I just haven't been able to find any humanity in any Republican candidate ever in my entire life.

The idea that I could work wonders as the Lord flutters through my mind like a glamorous butterfly. I hasten to catch it, but it escapes into the depths of my mind.

Politics, like religion, hold up the torches of martyrdom to the reformers of error.

Never underestimate the lingering effects of a dash of spontaneous comfort.

There is nothing in the world more peaceful than apple - leaves with an early moon.

Don't mess with my kids again. I will look past it once because I do believe its my fault. But if you touch my kids one more time, then you'll be in danger too.

Ozzie Smith is out there roaming around like glass.

It is the good fortune of the affluent country that the opportunity cost of economic discussion is low and hence it can afford all kinds.

You try to give away what you want yourself.

Go early to bed. Start maybe working out a little sooner. Stay patient. Stop smoking.

I am a toggler. I always have three or four projects going, short stories alongside novels and essays. When one project is terrible, there's somewhere else hopeful to look.