When you least expect it, you run in to an old friend from school, or the neighbour’s cat, not Mary the Virgin Mother of God.

Anything could happen in the company of a woman whose usual status is ‘apparition’.

We sat still, our breathing loud and rhythmic, its music melancholy, a traditional song of sorrow.

Elisabeth had not had her future and her parents had not had theirs, there was nothing to this so-called future which was always promised to the young.

You can ask others for directions about your life's path...But remember, then you're on someone else's journey and may get lost. Search for your path within.

While the sciences are hugely important, let us not leave behind a child's imagination.

If you are dreaded by many then beware of many.

Bobby would drive to the net injured, he would drive to the net hurt. He played that way every night. He told Bobby that he was the one who made him famous.

I didn't want to do 'Casino Royale' when they told me to audition. I said no. Then they sent me the script, and I thought it was actually very interesting - and I had no other work at the time.

(When asked what a director does) I help.

Men who believe that they are accomplishing something by speaking speak in a different way from men who believe that speaking is a waste of time.

Success is when you realize obstacles you face are challenges to help you become better - and your response equals the challenge.

As much pains were taken to make me idle as were ever taken to make me studious.