Nothing could be more boring than an absolutely accurate movie about the law.

The moment a man stops dreaming is the moment he petrifies inside.

You can't just tell actors, especially young ones, to 'act happy' and expect them to do it. They must in some essential way be happy.

The right really dominates radio, and it's amazing how much energy the right spends telling us that the press is slanted to the left when it really isn't. They want to shut other people up. They really don't understand the First Amendment.

What I believe is that all clear-minded people should remain two things throughout their lifetimes: Curious and teachable.

A lot of first novels are written long before they're actually put down on paper.

I believe empathy is the most essential quality of civilization.