I want to make films that are worthwhile, on some level, but also very entertaining.

I have such a strong acting background because I know what I'm looking for, I know what the needs are, and I know acting when I see it.

The idea of directing was something that I always had in the back of my mind, and writing as well. I began to write screenplays when I was in my 20's.

A negative habit is a matter of frequent negative thoughts and beliefs in one's mind, but never a result of the complexion of one's skin.

If you don't sacrifice for what you want, what you want becomes the sacrifice

Let me be on my guard when the world puts on a loving face, for it will, if possible, betray me as it did my Master, with a kiss.

O thou by whom we come to God The Life the Truth the Way The path of prayer Thyself hast trod- Lord teach us how to pray.

I don't want to judge, but I've also met women who think it's cool to be out or away from their baby, and I don't get that.

The less people know about me, the easier my job is.

My prize, my pleasure and pain, my endless desire. I've never know anyone like you.

Nothing is lasting but change; nothing perpetual but death.

Images contaminate us like viruses.

Those Victorians: endlessly fascinating, broad in their learning, heroic in their achievements, in parts completely mad.