I enrolled in an acting workshop and my first acting role was on the TV soap opera 'Melrose Place.'

Netflix is something I watch.

I'm intrigued by the dark. Out of darkness comes creation.

Disneyland is supposed to be the happiest place on Earth and I have to say when I'm riding around in that crazy Space Mountain ride I'm happy.

I always feel like I want to do my career my own way. I never follow anybody's path, what they've done.

I am attracted to the dark side of life!

Enjoy it while it lasts.

I keep pushing buttons and trying to grow as a person and as a filmmaker.

I try not to have high expectations of people because it just sets you up for disappointment, but it's great to work with actors who are that talented and accomplished.

I like to go from mainstream movies to more artsy films. I don't sign on for the money. Maybe I should, but I don't. There's always a good reason for doing something.

I'm trying to fight typecasting as hard as I can, while I have time.

Only in Xanth would parents see a dragon looming over their children and depart with confidence.

A tree’s nature does not change because the wind blew off a few of its leaves.

There are things, also, that are memories as essential and structural as bones in toes and fingers.

The Buddha is found in other people - even the ones we do not like very much.

he dared to explore her withered neck w/his fingertips…her hips w/their decaying bones, her thighs with their aging veins.

I really pay attention to the bass in the music I listen to, and that's what I tend to write toward.

Our number one responsibility is to protect Americans from terrorism, that’s our job, so being tough on terrorism is enormously important.

I got really into writing plays. I did that for years and years and got some produced and didn't like it as much when I wasn't able to control it.

So much of what we do is ephemeral and quickly forgotten, even by ourselves, so it's gratifying to have something you have done linger in people's memories.

Forgiveness is the Most Powerful thing you can Do for Yourself on the Spiritual Path.