Love is an irrational force, making humans do all sorts of strange and wonderful things like write poetry and take up the ukulele.

Unsolicited advice is always self-serving.

People don't change when they don't acknowledge their actions.

Climb aboard life's elevator, hit the "up" button, and see where it takes you.

Sometimes the way through someone's tough outer shell is to do something obvious, thoughtful and sweet.

This is a tough situation. But it is what it is, and time has an amazing way of knitting together solutions as long as everybody stays calm and resolves to be as gentle and patient as possible.

Bullies never want to acknowledge their own actions. They want to move through life without reflection or apology.

Ask 10 people about their family relationships and at least five of them will report an estrangement.

When you are criticizing someone, you should speak only to your own experience - not others'.

Bullies often act out by marshaling aggression to cover up for insecurity.

When the choice is between a demanding relationship and a vintage pickup truck, I'll choose the truck every time.

Millions of people can draw. Art is whether there is a scream in you wanting to get out in a special way.

Concentrate on your goals. Do not allow other thoughts to enter your mind. If you allow them to, other things could take your concentration away from your ultimate aim.

Sometimes I talk, I say things, and I'm like, 'Maybe this won't happen, but I'm going to make myself believe it.'

Life is both pain and pleasure. If this is the price you must pay for the hours you enjoy, is it too much?

I didn't really think of role in those terms, like 'quirky best friend', when I read the script and when I came to the project.

I wish we lived in a world where all kids were loved by their parents how I was and am every day.

I think any big success is paralyzing. I have observed it in others.

I don't think the federal government or federal candidates should be making decisions on everything and opining on everything.

I don't read books on how to write screenplays just because I'm stubborn. So it's all sort of made up.

The simple fact of existence, of being aware that you are aware; this to me is the most astounding fact.