People are losing jobs, people need to be entertained, and I want to make movies that parents and children can look forward to seeing, that can become a kind of family ritual.

I am not a demon. I am a lizard, a shark, a heat-seeking panther. I want to be Bob Denver on acid playing the accordion.

Some things are true whether you believe in them or not.

When I play supernatural characters in 'Ghost Rider' or 'City Of Angels,' the possibilities are limitless. The possibilities are endless, you can do so much with that.

I'm going to steal the Declaration of Independence.

I like both Blu-ray and DVD, but Blu-ray gives you more options.

To be a good actor you have to be something like a criminal, to be willing to break the rules to strive for something new.

Those who have the ability to take action have the responsibility to take action.

Zoology has always been interesting to me. Nature is fascinating.

Every great story seems to begin with a snake.

Passion is very important to me. If you stop enjoying things, you've got to look at it, because it can lead to all kinds of depressing scenarios.

Let thy sacred heart be thy holy home.

Why shouldn't I hate her? She did the worst thing to me that anyone can do to anyone else. Let them believe that they're loved and wanted and then show them that it's all a sham.

Christmas is a time when kids tell Santa what they want and adults pay for it. Deficits are when adults tell the government what they want - and their kids pay for it.

The question is not whether you have a right to render people miserable, but whether it is not in your best interest to make them happy.

Democracy as a system has evolved into something that Thomas Jefferson didn't anticipate.

The flatterer easily insinuates himself into the closet, while honest merit stands shivering in the hall or antechamber.

What I like about stand-up is, it's truthful. I'm not up there trying to get laid or look cool. I'm up there because I really love it, and it makes people happier.

In the end we're all Jerry Springer Show guests, really, we just haven't been on the show.

Looking into another person's eyes for an extended period of time proved to be a powerful thing. And if you don't believe me, try it yourself.

I think once you sort of cross over and you realize what books can be - and if they mean something to you - there's just no stopping you.