Innately, there are qualities in human beings that are always repetitive. There are things like love and hate and jealousy that are just going to be there forever.

I read an interview with Mark Wahlberg, and he was like, ‘I might read a script and love it, but it’s all about the filmmaker.’ I think that’s a good lesson for me.

I think writing is such a great talent, and if I was better I would love to be a writer.

I like books that are funny, but that aren't trying to be funny. I like situational humor.

I try to create as many circumstances outside of set that help me fall into character when I get onto set.

To sit down at a computer every day and write a script is commendable. I don't have the patience for it, but I have some fantastic ideas.

I'm a calm person who wants to talk about things and think things through.

People make up rumors and put them on the Internet.

A life without purpose is meaningless

I'm happier. ... I guess I made up my mind to be that way.

Maxi dresses are also my best friend. They take me from my morning coffee, to the beach, to nighttime.

When the women get the vote, we'll spend more money on the children.

Our brokenness has no other beauty but the beauty that comes from the compassion that surrounds it.

Legislators and revolutionaries who promise both equality and liberty are visionaries and charlatans.

When I became Prime Minister, I looked back on what was done before – what were the policies and actions before – and I thought that I need to be critical if I’m going to do anything at all.

It is up to the government to keep the government's secrets.

There are only three sins - causing pain, causing fear, and causing anguish. The rest is window dressing.

I avoid literature whenever possible, because whenever possible I avoid myself.