I have no idea how to start doing something that doesn't connect with me or my soul, somehow.

When I make a movie, I completely dive into it and I can't really take anything in at all, at that time.

I didn’t intend the book as anything therapeutic and I don't think that’s a novel’s goal or responsibility.

Ray snorted. "Yeah, the air right around where the boat was parked is absolutely full of shit. Like the devil blew his nose all over it.""That's a pretty picture, Ray.

There is a physical relationship with a woman that you don't have with anybody else, but that's not about love. Love is a spiritual thing.

The more control you have over your life, the more responsible you feel for your own success - or failure.

If we are striving, if we are working, if we are trying, to the best of our ability, to improve day by day, then we are in the line of our duty.

And we're fortunate if we have parents who are great and loving and inspiring. But, unfortunately, there are people who don't have that.

The United States has experienced high rates of inflation in the past and appears to be running the same type of fiscal policies that engendered hyperinflations in 20 countries over the past century.

I want to direct and work with the youngins and the fabulous actors of today.

I gave myself two months to book a job. One month later I was cast on 'Modern Family.'

I like to dress up and look nice. I'm not quite at the stage yet financially to do that too often, but it's nice to push the boat out a little bit for award ceremonies and stuff.