You can break down anything for a child, and you have to know what your child is ready for and what your child is not.

I think reading is part of the birthright of the human being

I fly my geek flag proudly. Absolutely.

As long as we are engaged in storytelling that moves the culture forward, it doesn't matter what format it is.

I'm enormously proud of the fact that Star Trek has really not just sparked an interest, but encouraged, a few generations of people to go into the sciences.

For me, literacy means freedom. For the individual and for society.

I get most of my news updates from electronic and social media.

In a society that functions optimally, those who can should naturally want to provide for those who can't. That's how it's designed to work. I truly believe we're here to take care of one another.

Maturity is a series of shattered illusions.

Libraries do one thing that no other institution does and that's provide access to all.

Reading a hard copy book, and reading a book on an iPad are slightly different experiences. What they both have in common though is that you must engage your imagination in the process.

this free-man's prison known as life.

The flock mirror the madness of their liege.

She's an adversary, but undeniably an equal. Maybe she can bring me back from the beyond. If anyone can do it, I'm beginning to realize it could be her. Like she said, all I have to do is try.

What a pity human beings can't exchange problems. Everyone knows exactly how to solve the other fellow's.

Soul of fibre and heart of oak.

I love rewriting because that is where and how you discover the story. Its like you have this skeleton, and you get to put flesh on it and hair and clothes and really wonderful jewelry.

Care about your children. Just bless them instead of worrying, as every child is the little Buddha who helps his parents to grow up.

Theatre is a sacred space for actors. You are responsible; you are in the driving-seat.

American business needs a lifting purpose greater than the struggle of materialism.

I unfolded the note, and it took me a few seconds to decipher Adrian’s writing. If he did write me a dating proposal, I really hoped he would type it.