People that want it to just be funny should not despair, because there is so much true crazy comedy coming up.

There's just such a premium on hurrying, and the camera is the be all and end all, and the actors had better hurry up and get it right and get it done.

I think that we need to look hard at our beliefs and be responsible about how we speak out.

I helped found Artists for New South Africa, but it used to be called Artists for Free South Africa. Alfre Woodard and a bunch of us started this.

There's a certain arrogance to an actor who will look at a script and feel like, because the words are simple, maybe they can paraphrase it and make it better.

I know this is kind of corny, but we thought about renewing our vows again because I think my mom would really love it if we did that in Arkansas, where I came from.

I have loved by far the majority of the people I've worked with and the experiences I've had.

I love being in the business I'm in-I do love being a part of a group of people that work well together. I love it when there's a connection.

I still try to do what I've always said I would do, which is say yes to the things that make my heart beat faster, particularly if there's something scary about it.

We tend to love things that are left of center anyway.

It just seemed like a lot of my work centered around England for a number of years.

Think and act positively by focusing on the positives in yourself, other people, and situations.

I'm a survivor and I can handle anything. I'm very confident about that.

That's when the dream is so far off it seems like it will never happen. It can be most anything you want it to be.

Ok, look. I'm honest. Girl I can't lie I miss you. You and the music were the only things that I'd commit to

Few of us take the pains to study the origin of our cherished convictions.

I'm a bit of a lefty. I like the idea of art and music collectives.

Activity in politics also produces eager competition and sharp rivalry.

If you are in a remote desert island, let your best hope be your own efforts to build a ship instead of waiting for a ship to appear among the fogs!

Writing and directing your own film, for me, has been the best experience of my life.

A comfortable, convenient life is not a real life - the more comfortable, the less alive. The most comfortable life is in the grave.