From now on we live in a world where man has walked on the Moon. It's not a miracle; we just decided to go.

A lot of people would flee from what they think is award-show cheesiness, and I don't. I often joke that my speeches are very personal moments that play themselves out in front of billions of people.

There's no substitute for a great love who says, 'No matter what's wrong with you, you're welcome at this table.'

I always wanted to play Lestrade of Scotland Yard 'cause he's a buffoon that gets to wear a uniform. I thought that would be fun.

Movie-making is telling a story with the best technology at your disposal.

Most people want to be able to go off and deal with their day - stop in here, run errands there - and when you can't do that, going out becomes a chore.

There was nothing to react to except wind and trees [in Cast Away]. It was like making a silent movie.