You never know as a director what other directors do. Because you don't get to see what they do.

My dad's probably one of the kindest people in the world. When I was younger that's not how I was- I was a little spoiled brat.

When I was young I used to have this thing where I wanted to see everything I used to think 'How can I die without seeing every inch of this world?'

Portraying emotionally ill characters gives me the chance to really act.

The first kiss I had was the most disgusting thing in my life. The girl injected about a pound of saliva into my mouth, and when I walked away I had to spit it all out.

You can make history, or you will be vilified by it.

Everywhere I go, somebody is staring at me. I don't know if people are staring because they recognize me or because they think I'm a weirdo.

Raising awareness on the most pressing environmental issues of our time is more important than ever.

My career should adapt to me. Fame is like a VIP pass wherever you want to go.

I'm just starting to scratch the surface of what really makes me happy and it's taken me a while to admit that acting like a little child and being a jerk and a punk is fun.

To believe in love, to be ready to give up anything for it, to be willing to risk your life for it, is the ultimate tragedy.

Akil, humans have these wonderful little things we like to cling onto, called souls. The jury’s still out as to whether demons have them, I sincerely doubt you do." ~ Muse.

I know how closely most of us tend to hold on to whatever cache of patience we've managed to amass over a lifetime and I appreciate your squandering some of your cherished stash here.

She didn't fear the night, though she found little comfort in its dark hours.

In disquisitions of every kind there are certain primary truths, or first principles, upon which all subsequent reasoning must depend.

Attention embarrasses me. I don't like to be on display.

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I'm not a representative of the military establishment. I came in with the Reagan Administration in 1981 as a presidential appointee.

....it is better to succeed with success than failure.

If you are too busy to develop your talents, you are too busy.

I think a life in music is a life beautifully spent, and this is what I have devoted my life to.