I take the fact that films cost a lot of money very seriously, but once in a while to have somebody say, This is a big scene, take your time with it, is important. That's John Sayles.

There's just such a premium on hurrying, and the camera is the be all and end all, and the actors had better hurry up and get it right and get it done.

I think that we need to look hard at our beliefs and be responsible about how we speak out.

I helped found Artists for New South Africa, but it used to be called Artists for Free South Africa. Alfre Woodard and a bunch of us started this.

There's a certain arrogance to an actor who will look at a script and feel like, because the words are simple, maybe they can paraphrase it and make it better.

I know this is kind of corny, but we thought about renewing our vows again because I think my mom would really love it if we did that in Arkansas, where I came from.

I have loved by far the majority of the people I've worked with and the experiences I've had.

I love being in the business I'm in-I do love being a part of a group of people that work well together. I love it when there's a connection.

I still try to do what I've always said I would do, which is say yes to the things that make my heart beat faster, particularly if there's something scary about it.

We tend to love things that are left of center anyway.

It just seemed like a lot of my work centered around England for a number of years.

The future is never fixed, but always in flux until the moment it meets with the present.

For impact, tell your true story -challenges, victory, all. Build hope by helping others find themselves by your story.

Emotions unreel in her like spools of cotton.

'When two people meet who are obviously attracted to each other, like we are, it always starts out as a game. I make a move, you make a move, and if the moves are correct, we both win.'

Love is like the measles we all have to go through it.

When you're a little kid, your heart is open and tender and a harsh word can go straight in and become part of your life.

The mother's first kiss teaches the child love; the first holy kiss of the woman he loves teaches man hope and faith in life.

Without artists, the sublime idea men have of the universe would collapse with dizzying speed.

I look at scouting reports, but don't let them dictate what I'm throwing.

Thug Life hit me like the Holy ghost.