I work pretty much every day. I can't really separate it from life, so I guess the work is my life.

If you hate your parents, the man or the establishment, don't show them up by getting wasted and wrapping your car around a tree. If you really want to rebel against your parents, out-learn them, outlive them, and know more than they do.

In many ways, America is on the receiving end of a pendulum that has been swung with great force, and for a long time, outward into the world. The impact is a wake-up call on every level.

Some soldier will say, 'You know, sir, you and I have some political disagreements, but I'm glad you came all the way out here.' And you know, you say, 'Well, maybe one day you'll see the light but I'm glad to be out here with you.'

I want you bad like a natural disaster. You are all I see. You are the only one I want to know.

Now, if someone wants to spit on me, I just roll up the window of my BMW 540i.

For many years, my favorite director has been the Japanese giant Akira Kurosawa.