It was the desire to do the complete thing. I only took taking acting lessons because my whole thing, really, was to direct. But my first jobs were acting jobs.

The Magnificent Seven was really kind of a miraculous event that took place in my life.

Killing is an excellent way of dealing with a hostility problem.

There's nothing more toxic or deadly than a human child. A single touch could kill you.

Every year 3.1 million Indian children die before the age of 5, mostly from diseases of poverty like diarrhea.

In Israel, generally speaking, politics is much more familiar than any other place. We all know each other.

Most women want their youth back again; but I wouldn't have mine back at any price. The worst years of my life are behind me, and my best ones ahead.

Don't seek to have events happen as you wish, but wish them to happen as they do happen, and all will be well with you.

Learn how to focus - that creates a lot of power. Focus on a candle flame for 15 minutes or a pretty colored rock, or one point, or a chakra.

We are not a monolithic group of individuals, not every single person believes the exact same thing.

A good whack on the head usually has the same effect.

I did stand-up for a long time and I did classical theater. As much time as you could spend on a stage will always inform you and your job, as you evolve.

Life is not about winning the race. Life is about finishing the race, and how many people we can all help finish this race. How we can start being kinder to each other

The single most important factor in determining America's success in the 21st century will be maintaining our ability to be an innovative and creative society.