One of the things I've learned is there's no lesson to be learned. You have to resign yourself to the fact that mistakes are going to be made at any time in the creative process.

Connecting dots is not that rewarding of an experience.

I've always been fascinated by Disneyland and Disney World, and my favorite part of the park was always Tomorrowland.

There is no suspense in inevitability.

If you do something awesome, you should be proud of yourself.

All great sci-fi is: Be careful what you wish for.

Once you spend more than $100 million on a movie, you have to save the world.

In really, really good science fiction the line between the science and the fiction is blurry.

One person's magical thinking is another person's cynicism.

I make no distinction between writing and storytelling; I've always wanted to tell stories.

As cliched as it sounds, if you have an original voice and an original idea, then no matter what anybody says, you have to find a way to tell that story.

And think not you can direct the course of love, for love, if it finds you worthy, directs your course.

I found it very difficult to explain to someone why you did a film. It's not like having a conversation.

If you want a kinder world, then behave with kindness; if you want a peaceful world, make peace within.

Kind words cost little, but accomplish much.

We had only snacks last time, I think it was OK for a day time menu. But this time it will be late night when people gather so we should add some proper meals.

I really would like to work with kids if I was not a model.

Man sheds grief as his skin sheds rain.

I didn't know people had that much water in them!

Fame must have enemies, as light must have gnats.

Humor is wit and love.