I think the secret of memoirs is keeping those parts of yourself off the page, which makes what you do share more valuable.

I could never do just one thing, but everything I do is in the direction of stories. Sometimes writing them, sometimes showcasing them, sometimes letting people see them.

I started writing when I was a journalist. But every time I sat down to write a novel or a story, I ended up writing about myself, which was incredibly annoying and self-involved.

Attempt always to uncover the beauty in everyday surroundings. If you cannot find it, then be the one to create it.

Read positive books

He narrowed his eyes at me, pushed out of the booth and stomped over to the cash desk where Ash had returned and was playing a game on his mobile

It is wonderful what strength of purpose and boldness and energy of will are roused by the assurance that we are doing our duty.

This ring belongs to the black hand. He killed your dad.

I've always been more visual-based. I've kept my musical tendencies kind of in the closet.

There's no such thing as no chance.

Usually when I see Matthew [McConaughey] at a show, he'll be down in front with his shirt off with two beers just going mental, lit up and having an amazing time.

In Manhattan, I often do two or three or more shows a night, so I'm always working on new material.

A man who excels in creating new things is the one who is good at dreaming when not sleeping.