I like to encourage people to realize that any action is a good action if it's proactive and there is positive intent behind it.

If you asked my kids to describe me, they'd go through a whole list of words before even thinking about Parkinson's. And honestly, I don't think about it that much either. I talk about it because it's there, but it's not my totality.

My whole life, meeting people is like a blind date, because I feel like they've already seen the video on me.

Control is illusory. No matter what university you go to, no matter what degree you hold, if your goal is to becomes master of your own destiny, you have more to learn.

[My son] will have a fairly stable future. Not one where the schoolyard talk is whose father grossed $8 million on his last picture.

The story is a testament to the consolations that get me through and give meaning to every area of my life.

I am careful not to confuse excellence with perfection. Excellence I can reach for; perfection is God's business.