I am a Westerner. We're not going to change the West by going East. The East has a lot to teach us, but essentially it's like a mirror, saying, hey, can't you see what's here in your own religion, what are you, stupid?

Awe is the beginning of wisdom. Awe is the beginning of education.

Humor and paradox are often the only ways to respond to life's sorrow with grace.

I think that there's a hidden darkness in all of us!

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.

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

I'm an actor. I try to play a character in a really cool story, the very best I can.