We are all given a gift of existence and of being sentient beings, and I think true happiness lies in love and compassion.

Ignorance is bliss. I wish I still had some.

I feel like I'm a good actor, but I wouldn't call myself a gifted actor.

You know, sometimes I get moments of inspiration when I'm writing something and then the task seems so daunting that it just kind of scares me away.

Ive always really been into science, and in the last five years Ive gotten into theoretical physics and the origins of the universe.

Any show that's bringing in a young audience is doing a good thing, because that's the only way that theater will continue to grow. All the other audience members are going to be dead soon!

Now and then I find a kitschy series I love.

If you find a problem, don’t complain about it. To find the solution, be curious and wise.

When I started, I was pretty sure I was going to be writing some goofy little wizard novels that might make me some part-time money and would hopefully lead to something I could do better.

Its objects are CONTRACTS with foreign nations which have the force of law, but derive it from the obligations of good faith.

I've read a lot of Irvine Welsh - Trainspotting, Glue - he's written some beauties.

And numerous indeed are the hearts to which Christmas brings a brief season of happiness and enjoyment.

God has blessed me to see the luxury side of things.

Whatever you do, don't ever use a crutch, and don't ever think of having an excuse for not having said, 'Yeah, I did my best.'

Cease to be a disobedient child in the school of experience, and begin to learn, with humility and patience, the lessons that are set for your ultimate perfection.

I like walking on the edge.

Nobody writes a book to get rich. It's like speaking.