I played pretend games as a kid, army, whatever, but I never wanted to be an actor.

As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster.

I really believe that you never stop learning.

I'm not a proponent of people watching a movie, and then going out and doing something bad. People have been doing bad things, well before movies.

I just - you know, some people just have some very full laughter - full of joy - and have no shame or fear of letting that out.

I didn't like some of the movies that were coming into me

I was on a soap opera before that for three years, where I was the nicest guy on earth.

You're always - you're constantly learning things if you're the type of person who stays open and current.

Suddenly playing the charming bad guy was my thing.

I know when I go to a movie I want to experience something, whether to laugh, to cry, to feel bad.

So, you need to balance it out with bigger and smaller movies.

God used beautiful mathematics in creating the world.

Even on the cross He did not hide Himself from sight; rather, He made all creation witness to the presence of its Maker.

The most important thing about a child's education is to have a great teacher in front of the classroom and a lot of choice and accountability with parents.

Be grateful for luck. Pay the thunder no mind - listen to the birds. And don't hate nobody.

Security isn't what I hunger for. I hunger for change. I hunger for connection.

It is this quality, the power of seeing order in apparent confusion, that has marked the work of all great men.

If I have any advantage, maybe, as a writer, it is that I don't think I'm very interesting. I mean, beginning a novel with the last sentence is a pretty plodding way to spend your life.

Run lean; avoid unnecessary expenses.

She’s been hanging out with Nick.” – Acheron “Nick? As in I-hate-your-guts-Ash-go-die Nick?” – Tory

When I propose, angel, trust me, you’ll know it.