I remember my own childhood vividly...I knew terrible things. But I knew I mustn't let adults know I knew. It would scare them

And it is through fantasy that children achieve catharsis. It is the best means they have for taming wild things.

'Hansel and Gretel' is one of the scariest stories ever written! Psychotic mother; stupid, inane father.

And the walls became the world all around.

There must be more to life than having everything.

I know that if there’s a purpose for life, it was for me to hear Mozart.

Emeralds,' said the rabbit. 'Emeralds make a lovely gift.

Children do live in fantasy and reality; they move back and forth very easily in a way we no longer remember how to do.

I wish you all good things. Live your life, live your life, live your life.

A book is really like a lover. It arranges itself in your life in a way that is beautiful.

And now," cried Max, "let the wild rumpus start!

You will NEVER Accomplish until you tried AGAIN.

Gratitude beats paucity. Love trumps hate and integrity and honor are more valuable than huge wealth.

It was the moment I heard your laughter. The moment I heard us laughing, two cascades in the middle of a desert, careless and uninhibited.

I didn't do the typical things that young kids do.

My tattoos say "Stay strong." "Stay" on one wrist and "strong" on the other. I'm able to look at them and be thankful for being alive.

It's not about an opening weekend. It's about a career, building a set of films you're proud of. Period.

I had a three year relationship end. Ever have somebody just freak out on you in a relationship? Things are going great. After three years she wants to run out and find a guy that doesn't hit her.

I usually write in my underwear, with a space heater running full blast, and three dogs sleeping at me feet.

Giving up is something a Lauda doesn't do.

The outside world is black and white with only one color dead.