The characters have desperation and it doesn't work out for everyone. Maybe it's not fair because I'm responding to the adaptations that smooth out the edges.

I guess I try to find the humor by juxtaposing deeper themes in literature with what people perceive as being lighter, disposable children's fare in comics.

I do try to compress a lot of information into what I do. It's funny.

Leadership and learning are indispensable to each

Every New Year brings its sacred blessings.

Be like God. He is the mighty being that dwells in you.

If I have one wish for my birthday, it is that 35 is the end of desperation and the beginning of acceptance. Part of that is believing that if I'm meant to give birth, I will.

I do films that I like. I have done comedy, romance, everything, and I always like to do it differently from the previous ones.

Working with (new collaborators) and letting people in to try new melodies and new lyrical ideas was very hard.

The understanding soul prays; the praying soul gets understanding.

Defeat is for the valiant. Only they will know the honor of losing and the joy of winning.

Keep your feet on the ground and your thoughts at lofty heights.

Carefully study the well-being of your men, and do not overtax them. Concentrate your energy and hoard your strength. Keep your army continually on the move, and devise unfathomable plans.