The hope is what America represents to the world and has always represented - the hope for a better life and a better world. We have a duty to protect and support that hope with not just our words, but with our deeds.

The stereotypes we pretend that we reject are ingrained in our DNA.

We all have these tendencies in us that could go this way or that. I think that's the real key in writing. To look at a character without judgment.

I've lived in America for many years. I mean, I love being a Canadian, but I truly identify with America. I love America so much.

It takes me awhile to find something that I'm passionate about. I'm reading a lot and thinking a lot, and torturing myself a lot because I'm feeling really guilty for not writing something today.

I just want to thank people who take big risks in their daily lives when there aren't cameras rolling. I want to dedicate this award to people who stand up for peace and against injustice and intolerance.

There are very few guys like me. I make a lot of money. I didn't always.