I loved 'Monsoon Wedding' and 'Lunchbox' because they had 'real' stories. I wish there are more films made like them.

I'm just trying to approach what I make with as much respect and research as I can, and just make it with a good heart.

You see yourself as a shipwreck, but we see your treasure glowing inside, beneath the oceans in your eyes.

I swallowed all the doubt and all the disappointment and all the anger and they were almost too big, like vitamin pills that are difficult to get down even with water.

My parents were the ones who gave me the independence, who gave me the spark to do anything that you set your mind to, as all parents should do for their kids.

No matter how little you have, you can always give some of it away.

It's easier to put on a pair of shoes than to wrap the earth in leather.

I was supposed to be waiting up here when you got back, only your Phoenix lot got in the way...” “Yes, they do that,” said Dumbledore.

The only politician in America I know with a man-date is Jim McGreevey.

I think I was brought up in a respectful household.

And, just for good measure, here are a handful of runners up: For now the seventh summer carries you, A wanderer, across the lands and waters.

I would describe my style of songwriting as classic. I learned very early on and have stuck to the core principles of song structure regardless of which genre I'm writing in.