The role of a leader is not to rule over other people, but to hold a space for their own genius.

Increasing meaning and joy on the planet is the ultimate goal because within that space all evil is cast out.

A meaningful life is not a popularity contest. Do what in your heart you believe to be the right thing, and you may or may not get immediate approval from the world. Do it anyway.

People don't live in Los Angeles because we are tied to the same old, same old. We live in Los Angeles because of the intoxicating energy of new beginnings that permeate our city.

Our most meaningful conversations go on late at night when we're on the phone with our friends or talking to our lovers.

A healthy, vital society is not one in which we all agree. It is one in which those who disagree can do so with honor and respect for other people's opinions... and an appreciation of our shared humanity.

I don't think that anyone can age in a conscious way and not experience grief.