The bike accident caused me to start talking about spiritual truths. This accident - where I faced my own death - compelled me to talk about these truths and try to make a movie about them.
Tom ShadyacThe word contentment comes from the word content, which is what we hold inside - love, value, a feeling of a life that has meaning or purpose, a cause greater than yourself that you're a part of. These are the things that bring true happiness. As a culture, I think we need to redefine what it means to be happy.
Tom ShadyacI wasn't paying enough attention to what my heart was telling me. When I paid attention and got the message, I could move forward and heal.
Tom ShadyacIf we exchange bombs for bread there will be less reason for wanting to kill us. I just want to have the conversation.
Tom Shadyac