However difficult it may be to accept what happens to us, one must understand that moments such as this give us the possibility for radical change in our behavior.
To Serve and Protect. . . "- Traditional Motto of Protection Rackets
When old friends get together, everything else fades to insignificance. "- War, Famine, Pestilence, and Death
Numerical superiority is of no consequence. In battle, victory will go to the best tactician. "- G. A. Custer
When things are at their blackest, I say to myself, 'Cheer up, things could be worse. ' And sure enough, they get worse.
In times of crisis, it is of the utmost importance that one does not lose her head. Marie Antoinette
Ever since I first visited New Orleans back in '89, I've been intrigued by the French Quarter. I always wanted to set something in the Quarter, whether it was historic or contemporary. Unfortunately, I was always tied up with previous commitments - earlier multiple contracts - and could not get a crack at it.
Art is all about doing what you shouldn't.
Our economy is based on spending billions to persuade people that happiness is buying things, and then insisting that the only way to have a viable economy is to make things for people to buy so they’ll have jobs and get enough money to buy things.
I'd much rather wear out than rust out.
In films I might look glamorous, but I've been in hair and make-up for two hours.