I remember when I saw 'The Matrix' when I was 13, I saw it in the theaters, and I was so blown away by it. It was one of the most memorable experiences I definitely ever had in the theater.

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

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

Believe it or not, I got into the charismatic, shady, sly heart of Sedgewick Bell by watching CNN and C-SPAN.

The willingness to keep learning is, I think, the most important thing about trying to be good at anything. You never want to stop learning.

There's something just so kind of smooth about politicians.

I was so grateful to have made 'Into the Wild' before I made 'Speed Racer' because on 'Speed Racer' I was indoors every single day, every single scene, on a green screen. Some of the time, just to pass the time, I would think back to climbing mountains in Alaska. That really helped me.