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

Our self-expression is meant to be a manifestation of the silence of our hearts.

When it comes to wilderness animals we have to make an effort to preserve what areas we can that they can be themselves in. Its come to a point though, clearly, where some species have to be cared for by humans if they are not going to disappear altogether.

What is of most moment of compassion is not feelings of pity but feelings of togetherness.

A lot of people want to see this idealized version of heroism, all pretty and perfect, and I'm not interested in playing the goody-goody hero at all.

It is precisely the despair of our times that convinces me that a renaissance is right around the corner.

Cars are part of our genetic makeup. It's unavoidable.