I don't think that fundamentalism has anything to do with Jesus Christ. They call themselves Christians, but if that's Christian, count me out. Fundamentalism is built on fear and greed. They're telling you to give them your money otherwise you're going to hell.

A global awakening can only happen from a spiritual awakening that is of global dimensions.

I directed an episode of 'Party of Five' toward the very end of that show. It was a great experience.

I turn a lot of stuff down - big, big movies, the kind I wouldn't want to go to the cinema to see.

By cutting ourselves off from the rest of creation, we are left bereft of awe and wonder and therefore of reverence and gratitude. We violate our very beings, and we have nothing but trivia to teach our young.

I think you've got to take your time and make sure you're making choices that are smart for you.

The only way to learn compassion is through your heart; you have to back up and pass through your own pain.