Every act of rebellion expresses a nostalgia for innocence and an appeal to the essence of being.
The general idea of the rich helping the poor, I think, is important.
I always said when I was younger, I wanted to write film music, and I think that's what my ultimate dream is.
The secret to life is finding joy in ordinary things. I'm interested in happiness.
I grew up with three older brothers, so I'm very much a tomboy in real life.
I tend to read more nonfiction, really, because when I'm writing I don't like to read other fiction.
Painting is profoundly emotional. When I finish a painting, I'm usually extremely sad.
I got to know Sterling Hayden fairly well. He was a quiet man, who got more complicated as the years went on.
I've been working on my power, obviously I do my strength work, I'm learning the technical things as well.
In Britain, like most of the developed world, stem-cell research is regarded as a great opportunity. America will be left behind if it doesn't change policy.
South Africa is really diverse, with many cultures and 11 official languages, so there are lots of different Christmas traditions.
When I look back on my career, from the hard work I put in, I got everything I deserved.
I had a thirst for knowledge. I was always curious about stuff.
Seeing the color red can make your heart beat faster.
Planning bores me. I like to go with the flow. Being whimsical is nice, occasionally. It keeps things fresh; there's no expectation.
A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
A little of what you fancy does you good.
A man is known by his friends.
A man who is his own lawyer has a fool for his client.
A new broom sweeps clean.
A nod's as good as a wink to a blind horse.
A penny saved is a penny earned.
A picture paints a thousand words.
A place for everything and everything in its place.
A poor workman always blames his tools.
A problem shared is a problem halved.
A prophet is not recognized in his own land.
A rising tide lifts all boats.
A swarm in may is worth a load of hay; a swarm in june is worth a silver spoon; but a swarm in july is not worth a fly.
A thing of beauty is a joy forever.
