I guess in America we're so sold on this ideal of the perfect, well-adjusted family that is able to confront any conflict and, with true love and understanding, work things through. I'm sure they do exist, but I never knew any of them.

If a scene is longer than three pages, it better be for a good reason.

Not everything is going to be successful. To strive for that is really naive. You just do the best you can do.

Death is a companion for all of us, whether we acknowledge it or not, whether we're aware of it or not, and it's not necessarily a terrible thing.

I'm aware of 'Twilight,' but I've never seen the movies or read any of the books. Frankly, the story leaves me cold - why do a vampire story about abstinence?

Never underestimate the power of denial.

The important thing is that he shook hands with us over the phone.