The best fiction is true.

I even went so far as to become a Southern Baptist for a while, until I realized that they didn't hold 'em under long enough.

Money can buy you a fine dog, but only love can make him wag his tail.

I admit I was drinking a Guinness... but I did not swallow.

And I think musicians can better run this state than politicians. And, hell, beauticians can better run the state than politicians.

Musicians can run this state better than politicians. We won't get a lot done in the mornings, but we'll work late and be honest.

Poly means more than one, and ticks are bloodsucking parasites.

Well, I just said that Jesus and I were both Jewish and that neither of us ever had a job, we never had a home, we never married and we traveled around the countryside irritating people.

I just want Texas to be number one in something other than executions, toll roads and property taxes.

When a stray animal crosses your path, it may be as close to God as you're going to get in this lifetime.

People may surprise you with unexpected kindness. Dogs have a depth of loyalty that often we seem unworthy of. But the love of a cat is a blessing, a privilege in this world.

Love is a byproduct of deep appreciation.

If I can aid one in distress, If I can make a burden less, If I can spread more happiness, Lord, show me how.

With enough coffee anything is possible

I want an Oompa-Loompa!' screamed Veruca.

I would love to do a western. I would love to play an explorer. That is always something that has really captured my imagination since I was a kid, like James Cook or Magellan or Earnest Shackleton.

When we let go of our battles and open our hearts to things as they are, then we come to rest in the present moment. This is the beginning and the end of spiritual practice.

When you see the films of certain young directors, you get the impression that film history begins for them around 1980.

You want to be a writer? Start writing. You want to be a filmmaker? Start shooting stuff on your phone right now.

It's interesting when you go out into the world and see which of your roles have affected people.

I think every player listens out for his name being sung and it's something I really enjoy.