The ego is a fascinating monster.

I see the whole concept of Generation X implies that everyone has lost hope.

Running has made being depressed impossible. If I'm going through something emotional and just go outside for a run, you can rest assured I'll come back with clarity.

Music helps you find the truths you must bring into the rest of your life.

I breastfeed and I'll be breastfeeding until my son is finished and he weans.

When pain brings you down, don't be silly, don't close your eyes and cry, you just might be in the best position to see the sun shine.

I found that the more truthful and vulnerable I was, the more empowering it was for me.

the truth of who we are is innate goodness, and the whole journey is really about removing any obstacle or false belief that keeps us from knowing that

We're taught to be ashamed of confusion, anger, fear and sadness, and to me they're of equal value to happiness, excitement and inspiration.

I see my body as an instrument, rather than an ornament.

I'm a leave-the-bathroom-door-open nudist, which is sometimes disconcerting for my friends.

We stand somewhere between the mountain and the ant.

Write anything you want because we'll never be heard from again.

They said my friends were just an unruly mob, and I should get a hair cut and get a new job.

I think when you have a good warm up you feel good about your performance. You know that you've trained so mentally you're in a better state.

Why not do something strange and different for once? Artists can do whatever they want!

I always say "if you are afraid of them (the unborn), give them to me. Please, don't kill them."

Born poor, but of honored and humble people, I am particularly proud to die poor.

Better make penitents by gentleness than hypocrites by severity.

But Lord! To see the absurd nature of Englishmen that cannot forbear laughing and jeering at everything that looks strange.

Making a film that's supposed to be fun to watch is really hard - that's the weird irony of it.