You'd much rather act with a pal, someone you know really well. That way, you can cut all the niceties and go right to insulting each other.

I'm a firm believer that character is highly overrated. Character is a trick that we do with the audience's collusion.

I was a dog in a past life. Really. I'll be walking down the street and dogs will do a sort of double take. Like, Hey, I know him.

That red carpet has to be felt to be believed.

Oh yeah, that's the Holy Grail, Pirates of the Caribbean. Johnny Depp, he's the real deal, isn't he? He doesn't get the girl, and he doesn't care.

Shameless is a rough show, and it’s not for everyone, but it’s also beautiful.

It's hard to be depressed around a ukulele. You just pick it up and you're halfway home.

I'll tell you this about the Oscars - they're real.

There are some older women out there who are just knockouts, real beauties, and they're not getting the roles they should.

Everyone hooks up with George Clooney. He's a genuinely cool guy. He's using his powers for good.

You should know the lines, be prepared, get sleep, and have the script analyzed so you're ready to rock and roll.

Understand both yourself and your enemy, and you shall always emerge victorious

The more I help out, the more successful I become. But I measure success in what it has done for the people around me. That is the real accolade.

I'd been very partial to Malcolm X, particularly his self-help teachings.

I was brought here [New Orleans] for a reason. I feel like I can make a tremendous impact, not only with the team but in the community.

I believe in the Bible. I believe that all good things come from God. I don't believe I'd sing the way I do if God hadn't wanted me to.'

Аs I've mentioned many times, sitting through graduation ceremonies is one of life's drearier milestones.

There is only one player who is doing things that I could never do - and that is Messi.

My agenda will never change from making good music and staying relevant.

Being around the energy of new people is wonderful. It only lifts my performance and makes it better.

Unfortunately, in the environment, I don't see as much willingness to invest heavily in R&D as I do in consumer technology. And that's a pity.