I was in the equity-trading department at Merrill Lynch. I was there in 1987 when the market crashed.

I'm always amazed by writers who say, "Oh you know I had a half hour so I sat down and wrote a little bit." I just need a real big chunk of time to sit down and focus. That's my process.

I have a rule: I will not alter the basic history of a real-life character to suit our fictional needs in a big way.

Any distraction tends to get in the way of being an effective gangster.

As Oscar tells to Chalky, eventually we all run out of road...

Do not allow yourself to act according to the flesh

If it be well weighed, to say that a man lieth, is as much to say, as that he is brave towards God and a coward towards men.

Respect is the lifeblood of progress, and the safe harbour of humanity's great aspirations

If it's not exactly like you thought it would be, you think it's a failure. What about the spectrum of colors in between.

I've learned the importance of loving what you do. I have also learned more patience due to the nature of the music business.

You are in physical existence to learn and understand that your energy, translated into feelings, thoughts and emotions, causes all experience. There are no exceptions.

He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty solemnity of demeanour.

I don’t want to hurt or injure anyone. I just want to win. I have to win, so I do what I have to do.

Hockey is an amazing sport and it has definitely had a positive impact on my life. But my dad always said school comes first, and if I didn't do well in school I didn't get to play hockey.

Acting isn't for me. I don't like being told what to do. I'm more interested in set design, more visually driven.