Art is not the possession of the few who are recognized writers, painters, musicians; it is the authentic expression of any and all individuality.
Never gaining a good reputation is not nearly as painful as losing one.
Nature has a way sometimes of reminding Man of just how small he is. She occasionally throws up terrible offsprings of our pride and carelesness, to remind us of how puny we really are in the face of a tornado, an earthquake, or a Godzilla. The reckless ambitions of Man are often dwarfed by their dangerous consequences. For now, Godzilla -- that strangely innocent and tragic monster -- has gone to earth. Whether he returns or not, or is never again seen by human eyes, the things he has taught us remain.
Try and live your life the way you wish other people would live theirs.
Mixing with groups of people can be enjoyed, it is pleasing in a way that cannot be explained other than the temptation to become closer to one or the other.
I am a better cook than I am an actor. If I have any ego, it's about cooking. I'm one of the best cooks. . . and I cook in any language.
People here always said to me, Why would you leave civilization to go to a place like Fiji? Fiji is a far more civilized place than California or New York City.
Mental health and mental balance is critical to leading a healthy life.
Every seven years our bodies change, every cell. Every seven years, we disappear.
My deceased grandmother on my mom's side was a real fairy godmother, who lived to be 102 and who I always feel is looking after me.
Poison!" Grover yelped. "Don't let those things touch you or. . . " "Or we'll die?" I guessed. "Well. . . after you shrivel slowly to dust, yes. " "Let's avoid the swords," I decided.