Sometime reality is too complex. Stories give it form.

He who jumps into the void owes no explanation to those who stand and watch.

A story should have a beginning, a middle and an end, but not necessarily in that order.

Cinema is the most beautiful fraud in the world.

Objects exist and if one pays more attention to them than to people, it is precisely because they exist more than the people. Dead objects are still alive. Living people are often already dead.

People like to say, 'What do you mean exactly?' I would answer, 'I mean, but not exactly.'

I don't think you should feel about a film. You should feel about a woman, not a movie. You can't kiss a movie.

Photography is truth...and cinema is truth 24 times a second.

To live in society today is like living in one enormous comic-strip.

"Away, away," says hate. "Closer, closer," says love.

Killing a man in defense of an idea is not defending an idea; it is killing a man.

Feet sandaled with dreams tread paths of vision leading to wisdom’s sharp peaks.

We know how it ends practically before it starts. That's why stories appeal to us. They give us the clarity and simplicity our real lives lack.

If you judge the character, you cant play it.

How do you stand out as a fashion ad campaign? By using people off the street it does generate buzz.

'It's much better to understand than to be understood,' from my mom.

Actors have bodyguards and entourages not because anybody wants to hurt them - who would want to hurt an actor? - but because they want to get recognized. God forbid someone doesn't recognize them.

If we were to impose greater sanctions on economic sectors, I think we could have a significant impact on Putin.

The vast majority of my time is traveling and talking about the issues. It isn't really calling and asking for money.

One of the greatest blessings we can offer to the world is the power of a Christ-centered home where the gospel is taught, covenants are kept, and love abounds.

I am so honored to be named as one of Time's 100 most influential people.