One cannot lead well until one learns to follow well.

Art is a journey of excellence not a goal of perfection.

Civilization is held together by duct tape and spit, and I'm worried about the duct tape.

Many things become clearer with the perspective of maturity gained.

It was harder for the ones who were waiting, Annemarie knew. Less danger, perhaps, but more fear.

It's a good feeling to have something to stand for in any part of your life. It's like personal integrity.

The work of art is already within the block of marble. I just chop off whatever isn't needed.

90% of people are in jobs they hate and are bitter about their lives and scratching about for money. That's my worst nightmare.

I love movies. That's still my favorite form of escape, and I usually end up going alone. I love to go and sit in the theater by myself, no distractions.

I don’t want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me.

Where no hope is left, is left no fear.

The first thing I did was a print ad for Century Plaza. I was five.

I don't think I have ever created an entire fiction piece or followed a historical piece and made that into a sermon.

Common sense, to most people, is nothing more than their own opinions.