We are not taught that hardship is the anvil upon which we are beaten into beauty. We are not taught that some of our greatest moments are some of our most difficult.

New Zealanders have conventions and pleasantries, but we are direct. We are encouraged to be transparent with our behavior and not to employ passive aggression.

You're making a big mistake if you think that you can beat me.

Tell people you're a Canadian or a Kiwi when you travel and they'll adore you.

If you devote yourself entirely to a pursuit, there is no way you cannot find beauty and fulfillment.

Whatever you want is as elusive as you make it.

We are taught to want a thing. We are taught that having that thing will make us happy. We are taught that having it immediately is the answer. We are taught a corrupted version of success. And love.

As lovely as people are to me about my performance, I'm still a huge critic. I like very little of what I ever do.

If you do your work, eventually there will be a spark. A fire. A blaze.

I'm not George Clooney, so I can't just pick and choose. I take roles where they occur.

I will say that the food in both Japan and Italy was immaculate. I don't remember having bad food in either country.

LIFE IS LIKE ELECTRICITY, ANYONE CAN SHOCK YOU

Every second you think meaningless, makes your minutes less productive and take you hours behind

I have great respect for you - once you are dead, and gone

You’ve always marched to beat of your own drum, and I know you do things in your own time and your own way.

People may find it more comfortable to listen to us if we equivocate, but in the long run only words that discomfort them are going to change our situation.

When the Lord commands that we must forgive all men, that includes forgiving ourselves.

I'm very efficient and the people who work with me always say that - they know when they have a day with me it's going to be really exhausting because I love to fit as much in as possible.

I don't see pitches down the middle anymore - not even in batting practice.

After so many years it's embarrassing to admit that I don't honestly know how much I want to be directed.

The warrior of Light perseveres in his desire, but knows he must wait for the best moment.