To be too knowing is a downfall.

What I find so interesting about people is the choices they make, and how that effects their behavior, their sense of self and their relationships.

I am very lucky, because for the most part people are very nice to me, and I am still able to go about my life and ride the subway and all that.

A magnetic personality doesn't necessarily indicate a good heart.

We all have a limited amount and that it's a privilege to grow old. That's something that I think a lot of people have forgotten in this very fast-paced world where youth is overly celebrate.

People have to look to the right places for guidance. Looking at a certain type of entertainment shouldn't be where you go for guidance. To zone out, have a laugh, sure - but it's not a great example on how to navigate on a journey. There are other places to look.

I enjoy learning about different periods and people, and then taking what's universal about the human condition and seeing where it matches up. No matter where you are, certain things unite everybody.