The first movie I ever saw was a horror movie. It was Bambi. When that little deer gets caught in a forest fire, I was terrified, but I was also exhilarated.

I have grown into a Bestsellasaurus Rex - a big, stumbling book-beast that is loved when it shits money and hated when it tramples houses... I started out as a storyteller; along the way I became an economic force.

If I have to spend time in purgatory before going to one place or the other, I guess I'll be all right as long as there's a lending library.

Memories are contrary things; if you quit chasing them and turn your back, they often return on their own.

Some guys-a lot of guys-don't believe what they are seeing, especially if it gets in the way of what they want to eat or drink or believe. Me, I don't believe in God. But if i saw him, I would. I wouldn't just go around saying, "Jesus, that was a great special effect." The definition of an asshole is a guy who doesn't believe what he's seeing.

A cowardly leader is the most dangerous of men.

The battle between good and evil is endlessly fascinating because we are participants every day.