I'm constantly failing, but not upset about it. I think there's a great deal to learn from that.

If you're looking for Jesus Then get on your knees

Never think about something wrong you did in the past, always look forward with your head up high; have no regrets.

On the one hand, how many people do you need to love you before you feel OK about yourself?

I don’t think [Requiem for a Dream] is for children, but I think if you went home and looked at the video games that your kids are playing, you’d be much more shocked.

Thank God for the Italians, the most forgiving people of the world. And they sing so loud you can barely hear the music!

The bridge between reality and a dream is work.