Trying to do better is trying to be better than you actually are, and I don't think you can do that.

Good improvisers seem telepathic; everything looks pre-arranged, This is because they accept all offers made—which is something no ‘normal’ person would do.

The improviser has to understand that his first skill lies in releasing his partner’s imagination.

Many teachers think of children as immature adults. It might lead to better and more 'respectful' teaching, if we thought of adults as atrophied children.

If you have a good idea, open your mouth and say something else.

Imagination is as effortless as perception, unless we think it might be ‘wrong’, which is what our education encourages us to believe.

The best laughs are on the recognition of truth.

None of us really grow up. All we ever do is learn how to behave in public.

If you believe you're good already, you don't need to do extra stuff to impress us. Your best work comes when you're absorbed; because then your ego is away.

In life most of us are highly skilled at suppressing action. Bad improvisers block action often with a high degree of skill. Good improvisers develop action.

Enjoy things even when you’re screwing up.

Those who have been insulted by ungodliness and injustice could be in a good or better position to stand for or with those that are being insulted by the same.

God seems to be about turning our loves around and using them toward the great love that is their true object.

The road to the Super Bowl runs through Pittsburgh, sooner or later you've got to go to Pittsburgh.

I'm known among my friends for saying things I probably shouldn't sometimes, but I have to get things out in the air.

If I can't be daring in my work or the way I live my life, then I don't really see the point of being on this planet.

The boy that you loved is the man that you fear.

I write every day. Writing is a necessity - like eating.

I believe that as much as you take, you have to give back. It's important not to focus on yourself too much.

A McQueen woman always has to feel powerful. She's never a girly girl, she's always a woman.

I always knew I wanted to be an actor. I was talented in college but not the most talented. But I knew I wanted to do it, and that intention got me there and kept me there.