As a writer, putting words on the page is how I pay attention.
I've been in love with my best friend and not been able to tell that person.
Without the benefit of Google, ask anybody to name more than five female filmmakers that have made more than three films. It's shockingly hard.
I like to think of characters in relation to other cinematic characters.
I can't be the only person that's like, "Why am I in love with this guy just because he makes me feel bad?" I can't be the only person in the world who's had that feeling.
For [people] to be like "So what it's like dealing with female characters who are completely disgusting?" I don't think they are - does that make me weird? I made a very intentional choice to not care about that stuff, and go like "I don't care about it, I'm just gonna tell my truth and see what happens. "
I've really carelessly gotten out of relationships that were incredibly destructive instead of being honest.
Savor the wanting as much as the having.
In 2007 the 'dagger' of an idea that killed President Bush's effort at reforming the immigration system was lax border security.
I think everyone's had their pound of flesh and now it's time to move on.
People who have never had a broken heart will never understand dead roses, Tolstoy, airport lounges, Albinoni's Adagio in G Minor, neat brandy, the moon and drizzle.