On Quotes

Optimism is denial, so face the facts and move on

California is like an artificial limb the rest of the country doesn’t really need. You can quote me on that.

Make a decision that from now on, your thoughts do not run you, you run your thoughts. From now on, your mind is not the captain of your ship, you are the captain of the ship, and your mind works for you.

I’m lucky enough to lead a very active life, so I’m always on the go.

National security – the military is the first thing we should spend money on. You have to fully fund that first. And then you should be paying for everything else.

There are times when I am directing, and there are a couple of moments I didn’t get the way I wanted, but I know I still have other angles to shoot and I have to be done by noon; I move on.

Whenever you feel uncomfortable, instead of retreating back into your old comfort zone, pat yourself on the back and say, “I must be growing,” and continue moving forward.

On this foundation it is possible to accomplish any task whatsoever.

Usually we praise only to be praised.

I’m not willing to drag my fans down a road I don’t believe in. That’s just my one little principle. I’ve only got one, and that’s it.