There are those who make music and movies in a linear way: They plan them, they have a script. Of course, you have to have a script sometimes, but that alone isn't enough.

All the money in the world is spent on feeling good.

No second chances in the land of a thousand dances, the valley of ten million insanities.

Bad music can make you weak.

You have to be around people you trust; otherwise you can't do anything - you're afraid, you're paranoid, and you can't do any work.

Los Angeles is not Mexico City, but we have many fine nightclubs and restaurants here. It is enough. One must not aim too high.

You're not born with certain skills; you have to acquire them.

Musicians understand each other through means other that speaking.

Beautiful tunes are all very good and fine, and great musicians are always great, but that alone isn't enough.

I always think you should push your envelope every chance you get.

Musicians communicate in other ways. That's just something you rely on.

When you find a best friend, you become two flowers blooming from the same bud.

If you want to change attitudes, start with a change in behavior.

No time better than the present, ’ I always say. Or was that, ‘Nothing is better than a present’? I forget.

Eight hours of sleep would be amazing. That would be the best. If I could just figure out that part of my life, it would be great.

I told John Kerry and General Allen, the Americans’ expert, ‘We live here, I live here, I know what we need to ensure the security of Israel’s people.’

Life is a succession of afflictions for the heart.

I want to keep everyone happy but at the same time I also have to be confident with what I'm putting out and be secure with it.

People may have too much of a good thing: Full as an egg of wisdom thus I sing.

Sam doesn't hesitate for a minute. 'You say, "Mr and Mrs Tavish, you're making me feel inferior. Do you really think I'm inferior or is it just in my mind?

And this is what was fascinating to me about 'The Help'; they were ordinary people who did extraordinary things.