People have a different idea of how movies are made than they really are.

Sharon Stone. She is one of the most dedicated people I know, but also highly unedited.

Always walk towards open doors. And if they slam shut in your face, kick that sucker in and keep going.

In saving Tibet, you save the possibility that we are all brothers, sisters.

I cry every chance I get.

Maybe the Dalai Lama is the only person who is totally honest, and even with him, he's skillful not to hurt anybody. He's skillful.

[on editing of the films] There is always a question of time, and the director. I've worked with a lot of directors who don't mind my involvement. They appreciated it.