You have to like the characters you play.

I love my wife, I love my kids.

The script comes first. If that isn't good enough, you know it's gonna be a long ride.

I don't know why, but I'm an easy target. And I don't do anything to dispel it.

You can't work on a film without being changed in some way.

Most of my stuff, I never really watch.

I've always said that the word 'genius,' especially in Hollywood, is way overused.

Whatever achievements and successes I've had didn't happen overnight. It is all a product of guidance, hard work, careful planning, and intense, passionate execution over many years. (p. 69)

There is a difference between skill and talent. Master the skill to allow the talent out.

There's a definite responsibility that comes with being famous. You shouldn't be able to just dress up and look pretty.

There are some women whose pregnancy would make some sly bachelor smile.

Naturally, I'm misanthropic. But the Negronis are helping considerably.

I don't have a style. I wouldn't say I have a style as a writer, either. I know people have said "This is what he does," but when I'm writing, I don't think about that. I don't think about a style.

I see so many tattoos of my stuff on people - tattoos of my book covers, tattoos of quotes . . . it's kind of daunting sometimes.

Action for Happiness encourages each of us to live more compassionately and put the happiness of others at the centre of our lives. This is the path to lasting peace and happiness

Zazen is the ultimate practice. This is indeed the True Self. The Buddhadharma is not to be sought outside of this.

Surprise comes from defying expectations.