The City of Angels is a microcosm of the world, and so living in L.A. makes me feel like a citizen of the world.

The choices we make about the lives we live determine the kinds of legacies we leave.

Troubled times do call for troubled songs, songs that unsettle our souls and our spirits unapologetically.

Regardless of your race, religion or political affiliation, never hesitate to question those in authority.

I can't count the number of people I've talked to over the course of my career who have said to me that the thing that they most regret is the one time they did something just for the money.

There are enough bad films coming out of this town already without the process being more democratized. I'm a guy who loves democracy. I'm all for democratizing any process, but I think there is a price to pay for that.

The storm came. Lives were washed away. Ancient pains resurfaced. Now it is time for a sea of change.