Art is a human act, a generous contribution, something that might not work, and it is intended to change the recipient for the better, often causing a connection to happen.

You get to keep making art as long as you are willing to make the choices that let you make your art.

The market ... demands a signal from you that you're serious, powerful, accepted, and safe.

Big ideas are little ideas that no-one killed too soon.

How often do our heroes stand still? It's hard to imagine Spock and Kirk landing on a planet and just relaxing for a month or two. Just hanging out has nothing to do with boldly going where no one has gone before. What makes us different from every other creature is that we go places, places we've not gone before. We do it willingly, and often. What makes our work and our life interesting is discovery, surprise, and the risk of exploration.

Give up control and give it away ... The more you give your idea away, the more your company is going to be worth.

I learned that a long walk and calm conversation are an incredible combination if you want to build a bridge.