The roughest part is showing up. Once you throw yourself into the scene, it's just great fun to let it all go and not be self-conscious, and stop questioning whether you're sufficient.

I'm a firm believer that character is highly overrated. Character is a trick that we do with the audience's collusion.

I was a dog in a past life. Really. I'll be walking down the street and dogs will do a sort of double take. Like, Hey, I know him.

That red carpet has to be felt to be believed.

Oh yeah, that's the Holy Grail, Pirates of the Caribbean. Johnny Depp, he's the real deal, isn't he? He doesn't get the girl, and he doesn't care.

Shameless is a rough show, and it’s not for everyone, but it’s also beautiful.

It's hard to be depressed around a ukulele. You just pick it up and you're halfway home.

I'll tell you this about the Oscars - they're real.

There are some older women out there who are just knockouts, real beauties, and they're not getting the roles they should.

Everyone hooks up with George Clooney. He's a genuinely cool guy. He's using his powers for good.

You should know the lines, be prepared, get sleep, and have the script analyzed so you're ready to rock and roll.

Thanks to Karen Connelly who read earlier versions of this manuscript and to Ronald Hatch my editor and publisher.

You will make the world a magnificent place with the magic of your kindness, beauty, peace, and happiness.

Tragedy occurs whenever awareness exceeds power

The power of the brand is not in the name but what has been invested in that name over the years.

The dictator’s black hand hadmade China a birdcage wrapped in red flags.--From "Balloons

Education is the art of making man ethical.

A twinge of wonderment that might charm the most cynical of New York dance fans…They raise the bar, and then they jump over it.

We belong to each other.

There is nothing to be valued more highly than to have people praying for us; God links up His power in answer to their prayers.

Don't get down on yourself when you get rejection letters.