"My hope is that people will be repulsed by the character's complete lack of ethics and obsession with consumerism - that's what I was saying about the difference between the character's message and the film's message."

"Art is something to be proud of. Art is no compromise."

"I only sound intelligent when there's a good script writer around."

"The only thing I would unequivocally say is that I have never had any interest in romantic comedy I just couldn't do it. I think I'd be terrible."

"I'm hard on myself, so I'm working on shifting perspective toward self-acceptance, with all my flaws and weaknesses."

"You should never give up your inner self."

"Fortitude is the quiet voice at eventide saying: I will try once more tomorrow. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery."

"It is a radiant truth that strive today so that tomorrow may stand upon solid ground — an essential principle for the reflective life."