I think my audience is smart. If there's a way to be entertained and get things out - real things, not stupid moral crap - that's the best.

I think in some ways you learn more from the things you don't like than the things you do.

Acting is really scary, but it's also challenging, fun, hard work. There's always an element of improvisation with every actor, even when something is really scripted.

It sounds cliche, but success is your friends, your family, what you do, and if you're happy when you wake up.

When actors give their input, it can be very ego-driven, and directors are scared of that.

I think Van Sant is the most important American director we have. He takes the most risks. He's just pure to me.

I'm not really equipped to do anything else but making movies. In every other aspect of my life I'm a total failure.

I feel that film, as opposed to theatre, is about capturing that one, real moment.

I saw the main character played by Mads Mikkelsen, and he's amazing. Hannibal had that going for it.

I have fun making films. I love making films. It's the only thing I know how to do. And I do it well.

Right now is a very interesting time because of the digital cameras, and the fact that you can edit anywhere. It's a great time to be a filmmaker, is a great time to be starting off.

You will not be a success in every business, but if you don’t start a business you will never be a success.

An external locus of identity is unhealthy and yet the very thing that social media encourages in those with low self-esteem.

Honesty. Sobriety. My virginity. No way to regain the first two, I almost gave away the last.

Your true positive purpose in life is your best companion on earth.

Keep in mind that neither success nor failure is ever final.

What would there be in a story of happiness? Only what prepares it, only what destroys it can be told.

It is no common mortal who speaks to us in this music.

We are meant to discover our authentic nature-the state of being in which we are inspired by ourselves, turned on, lit up, and excited about who we are.

Any teaching will not transform you as long as you are deeply attached to your body. Yoga is towards reducing this attachment.

I put the pistol by my head, and say a prayer. I see visions of me dead, Lord are you there?