I think materialism has trumped a lot of stuff, but I don't think it has trumped the heart, especially when it comes to (a person's) last thought.

Movie makers now choose profit over vision.

... when things get rough, a breakthrough is just on the other side of the pain.

I'm an artist, therefore I think I am sensitive to human pain.

In terms of my life, I guess I want to share whatever I've learned really, which is basically one thing: know yourself, look for yourself, know what to look for, cherish it, be honest, be authentic, even if it hurts your feelings. That's not bad.

I've made so many movies playing a hooker that they don't pay me in the regular way anymore. They leave it on the dresser.

We humans should never forget our capacity to connect with the collective spirit of animals. Their energy is essential to our future growth.