No screenplay is possible, unless you get some attachment from somebody who's going to get it made.

The story [of Allied] stayed with me, like a stray dog outside the office, waiting.

I think that helps because there has been no formality of friendship, the politeness of friendship, so we can just work directly on the work that's ahead of us [with Tom Hardey].

If you've read something brilliant, it's good. It's good to look out the window and see what's going on in the world.

True stories are always good because they're so odd, and so unlikely.

In terms of how [Allied] looks, it's fantastic and much better than I had hoped because it's so lush and so beautifully executed.

It's always good to have a world that people don't know about - a world that hasn't yet been done. It's like treading on fresh snow. You're the first one there.

Sometimes you take something because it's an offer and it's big and it's good money and you have to absolutely respect that process, because it's not easier.

I've realized that the only thing I'm interested in is the performance. If the performance is right, then I'm happy. You offer up the dialogue and then the performance comes around.

There's lots of different ways of writing stuff and lots of different mindsets to have, but I think when it's your own creation, it's more pleasurable because you have total control.

Sometimes if you're a director, you want to believe that you're great and capable at all aspects - the technical side, the lights, everything - but I'm not.

Those who have a strong sense of love and belonging have the courage to be imperfect.

We all have different needs, thoughts, ideas, visions, languages, colors, and creeds, but we all want peace and happiness.

Where will we spend eternity—with God in that place of endless joy the Bible calls heaven, or apart from Him in that place of endless despair the Bible calls hell?

Sometimes in life there's no problem and sometimes there solution. Within this space - between these apparent poles - life flows.

Government 'help' to business is just as disastrous as government persecution... the only way a government can be of service to national prosperity is by keeping its hands off.

I think the Internet, particularly the availability of information, is great. I do a lot of correspondence on-line and have a chat line to talk to my fans as well

We each have a story to tell, I know; so let each one take his turn.

It is often said that it's a man's world; we must change this fact and create this: It's a human's world!

Hillary Clinton wants a better title, and I would, too, if I was already America's secretary of the status quo.

As Tammie glow'red, amazed and curious, The mirth and fun grew fast and furious.