Maturity comes in three stages: dependence, independence and interdependence

Getting a tattoo should hurt. It's a rite of passage.

When it comes to being a good lover, a guy has to ask a girl what she wants and be willing to give it to her.

My definition of courage is never letting anyone define you.

People are always gonna talk, and to tell you the truth I love it. I love the attention. I do what I do because it puts a smile on my face, and I'm the only one in the world that matters.

When you're rich, you want a Republican in office.

I was still too young to know that there is no such thing as love without trust. There is only obsession and co-dependence.

I love what I do for a living.

The first thing that comes out of my mouth is always right.

When you're fearful, you stumble.

I try my hardest to push the point that I am a feminist. I really think it's important that people know that the women in this industry are empowered. They run it, man. It's awesome.

Serving humanity is fulfilling the description of Christ

Nothing represents a man better than his ideas.

Don’t waste you energy to compare your life with others.

We don't have paparazzi following you in Sweden.

I don't see scary films. I certainly wouldn't go see my films.

Here my tears are falling, Nastenka. Let them flow, let them flow - they don't hurt anybody. They will dry Nastenka.

Expectant waiting is the foundation of the spiritual life.

Don't even wait until you've lost a pound. The minute you can push the plate away with food still on it, give yourself a pat on the back.

Get your passion on the paper. Detach from the outcome. Forget about whether it's going to get published.