In microbiology the roles of mutation and selection in evolution are coming to be better understood through the use of bacterial cultures of mutant strains.

Every leadership role has a character driving force that will fulfill or decimate the ultimate purpose of the role.

He. Does there have to be a he? It seems weak and unoriginal doesn’t it, for stories told by girls to always have a he?

...at some indiscernible moment he sees all of us clearly — every face distinct, like immiscible droplets of water, all of us individuals constituting an interconnected sea of beings.

I am closed off into myself and no one but me can ever help me get out.

You don't win by making sensational plays; you win by not making mistakes.

People could see in me who I am now, an Olympic champ, the best in the world.

If there be a man before me who says that the wrath of God is too heavy a punishment for his little sin, I ask him, if the sin be little, why does he not give it up?

To me the goal of comedy is to just laugh, which is a really high hearted thing, visceral connection and reaction.

I think there is a whole older generation that will go to movies still. People like me; people over 45.

I try to create sympathy for my characters, then turn the monsters loose.