Some people are destined for greatness; others fall up a hill to get there.

In the past, history was always written by the victors. But in the age of Twitter, history is written by everyone.

The creations of a great writer are little more than the moods and passions of his own heart, given surnames and Christian names, and sent to walk the earth.

You've got to learn your instrument.

I had my group of friends, you know, like my real group of friends, and then I had, like, party friends.

To write a damn good thriller, you need a killer attitude.

The war on drugs is really no war at all - it's a business!

In my heart, I'm so far from done.

The basis of persistence is the Power of Will.

I really value distinctive movies, movies that feel that they came from a person that was really something that they had conceived and they made and is a reflection of who they are.

You should quit trying only after two conditions have been met: 1.) You've given yourself a legitimate shot. 2.) Trying is no longer fun.

The world has found lenses on its nose without knowing whom to thank