The reason I got a break in Hollywood when I moved here a few years ago is my good buddy, who I was on the beach with when he was a publicist, is now the chairman of HBO.

I don't know that God favors the person who has a greater reach than those who have a small reach. It's the intention. I try to keep a positive intention, and use whatever resources I have to benefit others.

I kind of think that artists throughout history, poets throughout history have been criticized for sharing what's on people's minds and I don't think it's any different now.

The world belongs to the people who say, 'I can'.

Everyone's goal is to be happy. Happiness is achieved by promoting happiness to others.

I want to fight poverty and ignorance and give opportunity to those people who are locked out.

It's all about the work. Nothing is going to fall into your lap.