I've had really great experiences working with first-time directors. They come at filmmaking with fresh ideas. I've been very lucky that way.

Myths are wonderful - they really tell the stories that connect all of us and teach us so much.

I can see how a relationship with a writer would be an easy thing.

Always maintain a joyful mind. Appreciate the struggles as opportunities to wake up.

Everyone I meet is in my sangha. I don't know if that's the proper definition, but that's the way I'm going to hold it in my mind.

We love things that are convenient.

She was this incredible mom. With each of her kids, she did something called `time,' where she would spend an hour each day doing whatever the kid wanted to do, whether it was play spacemen or `Let's go into your makeup, and I'll make you up like a clown.' And as a teenager you'd be like, `Rub me, Mom. Give me a massage.'