I can really laugh at myself and make a fool out of myself.

I love Morocco - it's a real challenge to all five senses. You think you know something, and you don't. It's wonderful. It keeps you on your toes that way.

Usually in stories there are big problems in the beginning or couples are pulling away, there's a lot of bitterness.

It's funny to see the finished product of a movie, stuff that's so beautiful, and to remember the particulars.

I find that all great directors, and I would include Ben Affleck and Clint Eastwood in that, they have great confidence. And with great confidence comes great freedom for the actor.

The Tonys are also kind of like a homegrown party. You know everybody.

The Wire,' I was such a fan of that show the first season - I think that's the best-written show on TV.

When I was growing up I actually was into Bon Jovi!

You know, I don't think, you know, therapy never ends, really.

It's fun to play happy people.

If your body is excited to do something, that's what you should be doing. Or if it really scares you, you should be doing it.

We can't be sad for her, " she murmured. "Only for ourselves at having to say good-bye.

The downside of being a writer is you get plenty of time to overthink your life.

My Salome is a mystic the sister of Salammbô a Saint Thérèse who worships the moon.

Be real to others. You can be fake only to yourself.

Now I feel like James Bond. Suave and intelligent, breaking all the codes while looking fabulous.

I do get flak for the lack of romance in my stories.

One can also be undignified and flattering toward a virtue.

People engaged in a war do not lose temper over matters which affect the fortunes of war.

I like honest men of all colors.

The most important thing people did for me was to expose me to new things.