When you're reading Thoreau you look at Hollywood differently, let me tell ya!

Maybe you will be afraid and maybe you will fail, but the courage to take risks in any part of your life is, I feel, a very worthwhile way to live.

In Dogtown, skateboards are like bikes to the Chinese.

Artistic ambition is important. And it seems it would be a great time to do some theatre, like a new extreme.

I've definitely had ideas and plans that sometimes exceed my means and capabilities.

James Dean taught me not to speed, River Phoenix taught me not to DO speed, and Marlon Brando taught me to slow down on the cheeseburgers.

I identify with someone wanting something to work out, but not being able to get through the rocks to the river.