It was something she didn't want me to do because she thought the rejection would ruin my self-esteem. My father was, like, 'If she wants to try it, let her try it.'

Ever since I was a little kid, whenever my parents would have company over, I would put on shows, whether they would be magic shows, singing shows, dancing shows, little skits.

Always begin with the end in mind.

I hope the film will help mothers and fathers to be aware that 15 is a very vulnerable age.

There were times when there were parts that I was sure I got and then I didn't, and I did get upset. But at this point, it doesn't affect me in the least because I know how the business works.

I'd hope to reach any kid who feels apart from the group - those who seem to be outsiders, who feel different. Kids who want to reach their parents often don't know how to do so.

If I did anything 'next,' I would do writing.

I am a Warrior of Virtue, Nenya, the Water Warrior. Ardan is safe at last. That is all that matters. That is all that will ever matter...

Whatever is good to know is difficult to learn.

I can't draw. I'm good on the yo-yo, but I don't draw.

So the animal finally performs in that situation only the fitting act.

I don't do things lightly, I don't take a job then just phone it in, I've never done that.

New York was the last place that my movies caught on. I didn't make underground movies in New York, and in the 1960s, they were very snobby about that, because the whole scene was here.

Nothing is exciting if you know what the outcome is going to be.

Women are like dreams, they are never the way you would like to have them.

Currently I'm not a crazy ex-girlfriend, but I can't promise I won't be one again.

Success for an artist is completed work. Very successful artists complete a lot of work. It's that simple.