I come from the state of Michigan. We were the first English-speaking government in the world to outlaw the death penalty, back in the 1840s. We have never had, as a state, the death penalty in Michigan. I was raised with that, and even Republicans in Michigan, nobody would even think of putting a measure on the ballot to have the death penalty.

I'm used to my films having little effect on making the world a better place.

'Zero Dark Thirty' is a disturbing, fantastically-made movie. It will make you hate torture.

The real problem with the IRS is that they let General Electric not pay any taxes -- and 50 other corporations -- that's the real scandal.

Transporting Americans is and should be one of the most important functions our government must address.

I assume everything I'm saying in an email or saying on the telephone is being looked at.

My mum taught me how to read before I went to kindergarden, I always thought that being able to read provided lightness, help to dispel darkness, ignorance and stupidity.