By definition, I believe I am unapologetically optimistic and I am unapologetically earnest.

We need to risk, we need to dare to risk and fail greatly because that's the only way we grow.

You make a film and you don't know who it's going to appeal to.

The low-hanging fruit is cynicism and pessimism, and it's there if you want it. You can reach out and you can grab it, you don't even have to make any effort.

I probably grow half my food. It's a good way to keep perspective.

There is a part of me that still wants to go out and grab a backpack and unplug - not take a cellphone or even a camera and just get out there and experience the world and travel. I have yet to do that, but someday I hope.

Americans are probably more in line than ever before. We're more moderate than we are liberal or conservative.