I think that that's always been a real talent of mine is to be able to spot somebody who has that thing that is so non-definable, that thing that I wish I possessed.

I'd always admired writers. I'd always loved words on a page. Somehow, words seemed to bypass image and get straight to the heart of things. Somehow, words seemed big enough to contain pain, and sentences could pull broken bits together.

I act irrationally, I defy the odds, I engage when others would run. I look for trouble, I seek chaos, it is a burden.

I don't think it negates your skills as a parent if you're homosexual.

I believe that God has a plan, and it's your job to show up with an open heart.

You should be able to tell your child, "This is an actor. And she's older than Mommy!"

Don't fear the terrorists. They're mothers and fathers.