When you tell a story you automatically talk about traditions, but they're never separate from the people, the human implications. You're talking about your connections as a human being.

I learned to write by listening to people talk. I still feel that the best of my writing comes from having heard rather than having read.

You change the rhythm of the talk and respoonse and you change the rhythm between the talk and the response.

Loneliness is about the scariest thing out there.

The peace of the man who has foresworn the use of the bullet seems to me not quite peace but a canting impotence.

Technique is communication: the two words are synonymous in conductors.

Regardless of the name a person uses for the Infinite Force that holds us together, it is the source of our miraculous, unpredictable creativity and our dignity.

Evangelism without social work is deficient; social work without evangelism is impotent.

Some superior minds are unrecognized because there is no standard by which to weigh them.

I won't say I won't fight again but I don't think anyone wants to fight me so I am finished and I will just continue with boxing exhibitions.

Then, accepting the help of God and of God's signs, he allows his personal legend to guide him toward the tasks that life has reserved for him.

Perhaps only a Genius can truly understand Genius.

I've always wanted to work with Cameron Crowe. I've auditioned for him several times for various projects over the last ten years, and I've always admired the way he worked with me.