My parents weren't extremely successful financially, but they were happy people. They gave me confidence.

Peter Wagner, my son, just won the Bel-Air Junior Club Championship. Parred the last three holes. One-putts, up and down. Us Wagners don't hit greens. We chip and putt.

We all grew up, our grandmothers and mothers had about three channels to watch, so we watched those soaps and now, a generation has grown up with the Internet and computers and video games.

By patting somebody on the back, a boy or a girl, a professional dancer, male, female, it really makes people feel good and I know it certainly made me feel good.

My mother has been the greatest influence on my life, morally. When I get right down to it, my mother and father are two people I can count on no matter what.

I was always very independent and looked out for myself. I think that ability really helped me in later years both in sports and in theatre.

My kids are at a point in their lives where I'm a moral compass for them. God help them both.

I study chess eight hours a day, on principle.

A man or a ruler should always take up a task after thoroughly considering its consequences. Otherwise fate also cannot protect his wealth.

Nothing that results in human progress is achieved with unanimous consent. Those that are enlightened before the others are condemned to pursue that light in spite of the others.

Always aim at perfection for only then will you achieve excellence

I may not be able to pull on the smallest of holds, but those I can pull on I can pull on all day long.

I've worked with Neil Jordan, who I really adore. We did The Brave One [2007] together.

In the big leagues everyone has ability. It always comes down to mind games. Who ever is more mentally strong-wins.

The progress of history is to take the impossible and turn it into the possible.

Like all actors, I was open to taking on new challenges, including those outside my comfort zone.

Distorted realities have always been my cup of tea.