The dangerous temptation of wildlife films is that they can lull us into thinking we can get by without the original models -- that we might not need animals in the flesh.

It ain’t wilderness unless there’s a critter out there that can kill you and eat you.

I have spent too much time with my eye glued to the viewfinder and ended up missing both the image of the mind and that on film.

Love the sinner and hate the sin.

Accept the things To which fate binds you and Love the people with whom fate Brings you together But do so with all your heart.

No work of charity can be more productive of good to society than the careful instruction of women.

You are all Buddhas. There is nothing you need to achieve. Just open your eyes.

Pause and remember-- Every moment is a choice. Every thought, word and deed is creating your future. Choose wisely and positively!

I think that while you're making the film it's important to just keep your eye on the ball and make the best movie you can, and then realize that it's out of your control.

Freedom of the press, freedom of the news media, must be subordinated to the overriding needs of the integrity of Singapore, and to the primacy of purpose of an elected government.

That's the fairy tale. You meet, you fall in love, you kiss, and neither of you is revolted by it. You get married and have kids and live happily ever after.

My father represented authority, which meant—to me—that he could not also represent understanding.

You get caught up sometimes in the deadlines and the pressures and certain things that you can't really control that you forget that this is supposed to be an enjoyable journey.