If a religious person says "No, no, no" and they won't listen to science, it makes me think that they don't have faith in their own religion.

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.

Time is the wealth through which money comes.

When you think and act opposite to love, you find yourself powerless and life becomes a frightening nightmare.

Enthusiasm is the elixir of life.

Dreams can be of value even if you don’t have an opportunity to turn them into reality.

A child's mental health is just as important as their physical health and deserves the same quality of support.

There are many cases and layers of racist behavior in the US - from police treatment to the issues of education and job opportunities. In America, however, such cases are being discussed publically.

But it's morning. Within my hands is another day. Another day to listen and love and walk and glory. I am here for another day.

A moment's thought is passion's passing knell.

My plans are perfect, and when I start to carry them out, may God have mercy on Bobby Lee, for I shall have none.

Love should bring joy, it should grant a person peace, but here and not, it was bringing only pain.