If you want to climb it badly enough, you will. So... why bother ?

At its finest moments climbing allows me to step out of ordinary existence into something extraordinary, stripping me of my sense of self-importance.

In order to climb properly on big peak one must free oneself of fear. This means you must write yourself off before any big climb. You must say to yourself, I may die here.

History may be accurate. But archaeology is precise.

Nothing substitutes a large apprenticeship, a heap of experiences which converts into the base of intuition.

Like it or not taking risks, by a total commitment to the mountain and the vagaries of the weather, is essential for the greater satisfaction to be derived from mountaineering.

Pucky lads, a wee bit over their heads.

Once you are at the point where you can call yourself a writer, there's no turning back.

Look, I happen to agree with what George says about the interpretation of the New Testament, but I want to remind both of you to never play God.

Woke up last night half past four, fifty women knocking on my door.

You ask: what is the meaning or purpose of life? I can only answer with another question: do you think we are wise enough to read God's mind?

Every artist is, first of all, a craftperson thoroughly knowledgeable about the materials, tools, and techniques of his or her particular medium and skilled in using many of them.

The comedy of man survives the tragedy of man.

I make movies for teenage boys. Oh, dear, what a crime.

Forgiveness is the only way to heal

If the part is really good of course I would like to do it.

American power should be used not just in the defense of American interests but for the promotion of American principles.