Each misstep leads to the next correct step.

You dont know someone until you know what they want.

I just take credit for being smart enough to find a guy as smart as Benett [Miller] to tell the story [of "Moneyball"].

The woman is the reflection of her man. If you love her to the point of madness, she will become it

We in America have some grand ideals - and some very strong ideals - but a lot of times, those ideals are used for marketing.

You shouldn't speak until you know what you're talking about. That's why I get uncomfortable with interviews. Reporters ask me what I feel China should do about Tibet. Who cares what I think China should do? I'm a f***ing actor! They hand me a script. I act. I'm here for entertainment, basically, when you whittle everything away. I'm a grown man who puts on makeup.

By nature, I keep moving, man. My theory is, be the shark. You've just got to keep moving. You can't stop.