A fool harvests his opinions in the spring.

Most aspiring screenwriters simply don't spend enough time choosing their concept. It's by far the most common mistake I see in spec scripts. The writer has lost the race right from the gate. Months - sometimes years - are lost trying to elevate a film idea that by its nature probably had no hope of ever becoming a movie.

Self-esteem is the prize awarded by you to you for playing by your own rules - in which case, you'd think it would be easier to come by.

My lousy way of getting it done is better than your great way of not doing it.

How do we not rue the many unchosen paths in life? A blessed lack of imagination. There are enough real glories along any path to swamp our meager ability to picture alternatives.

Success is less rare than the courage to attempt it.

Mistakes are the byproduct of action - and thus an accurate gauge of effort.