I think as a filmmaker you try not to have any expectations other than that the film have a fairly substantial beginning, middle and end.

I actually think every war movie is an antiwar movie in its own way - with the exception of some of the propaganda movies.

So to be standing here, this was really, truly, honestly never part of anything we even imagined in our wildest dreams.

For better or worse, most of my writing life has been about people that work behind the scenes. I'm interested in finding extraordinary moments in otherwise normal people.

The fact is that war films, by their very nature, are pitched at a high dramatic range.

I write on a computer, on a laptop or whatever.

Ever since 9/11, I found myself interested in chronicling the war and the war on terror and the way that this giant machinery was affecting individuals.

You're trying to dramatize events to tell a story most effectively. That doesn't mean the events aren't true, it just means you're making them as dramatic as you possibly can.

All things are inconstant except the faith in the soul, which changes all things and fills their inconstancy with light.

Oh Satan you're a wily one.

When people say they try to find themselves, their inner self, to understand the meaning of life I smile and I say, instead why don't you create yourself and give a new meaning to your life

Each one of us, and, indeed, all those who aspire to national leadership must bring their own visions, views and styles to the business of reforming Nigeria, and the search for solutions.

Review your list as often as you need to get them off your mind.

The end of all things is at hand; that Satan's kingdom will be destroyed, and Satan chained down for a thousand years, and Christ's kingdom established upon earth.

Sometimes I aid into the confusion by having my character's name be my name.

There can be no doubt that the practice of opening legislative sessions with prayer has become part of the fabric of our society.

Writing is an adventure.