Sometimes what happens is that, when you micromanage actors and moments, it just doesn't quite live.

I've tried them all, I really have, and the only church that truly feeds the soul, day in, day out, is the Church of Baseball.

It is important to have a woman editor. Movie is an industry where it is predominantly women. Male editors might cut out pauses that are interesting, while a woman might not be afraid of that pause. Trying to do a movie with an editor who is not funny is impossible. There are certain talents that go with certain genders.

Most people are not affected by [the death penalty]. It's like how many people are actually sent to Iraq and Afghanistan? Such a small percentage.

When I grew up in the church, we were praying because the Communists were going to come over and hang you upside down on a cross, and I so wanted to be a good person, and I had these rosary beads that I would sleep with every night, and I just wanted the blessed Virgin to be on my side.

He has a very strong vision of what he wants.

I try to live my life every day in the present, and try not to turn a blind eye to injustice and need.