In documentary films, being able to be a storytelling and embrace film as an art form - while being very clearly connected in trying to help make the world a better place - is really important to me.

Dyslexia is a neurological issue, not a character flaw.

I think the macho mystique was far more a guiding principle in our Dad's generation than ours, the 'strong silent type' was much more common.

Resilience is not just a complimentary individual quality, but something that is built. And you build it through a number of things in your life, part of it being social fabric.

At the end of the day, the task I have is just like anyone else, to prove myself through my product or work. I've really found this to be true, the name advantage is a zero sum gain.

Many people have overcome that home situation simply by having at least one caring adult, whether a teacher, mentor or religious leader.

There needs to be the support and help around you, even when you may have an unhealthy home environment.

I'm in full support of that technique [meditation] , and what David Lynch is doing. It's very important.

There is also a philosophy of less-is-more, and a little dignity that never hurt anybody. There are many qualities to admire about our father's generation.

When you have really solid biology and medical science at the core of an issue, it makes it much easier to identify what potential solutions may be.

What my previous film 'Paper Tigers' have proven, is that it can point toward helpful tools for change.

Nothing can enslaved us, if we free in our minds.

Life is worthwhile when you walk on a path aligned to your purpose.

the pavement makes no soundas it touches your feetcalm and constantlike silence on repeatlanguidly your thoughts bleedinto the evening airin crimson red the words read'some things are beyond repair

Seek God's power and presence continually.

Adversity hath slain her thousand, but prosperity her ten thousand.

Mathematics is as much an aspect of culture as it is a collection of algorithms.

When I loved it, I loved it. It was nothing better.

After owning a pool, I think the best way to enjoy the water is to have a friend who has a pool.

We are not the worst moments of our lives. Sister Helen Prejean, author of Dead Man Walking.

I think [parents] became very proud, even though they were mortified by the early films because no one liked them.