I wish I was a more adventurous person in a way. But actually, security is a really big deal for me.
A talking computor with an attitude problem? Haven't I seen that in a dozen b-grade sci-fi flicks?" "Where do you think I got the idea?
Assumptions are unopened windows that foolish birds fly into, and their broken bodies are evidence gathered too late.
I believe God has instilled in us a craving, a deep desire to run with Him on a fantastic adventure, yet many of us crawl along in life without even a glimpse of our hidden passion. There has to be a reason for living. There must be a Camelot, a hidden Utopia where we can rest from our personal campaigns. Fantasy opens our eyes to a better place, a shining city we do not yet know. And these stories provide a mental bridge to that city as we pursue horizons we could never distinguish with our physical eyes.
Sacrifice is at the heart of repentance. Without deeds, your apology is worthless.
Casual?" Elam halted and crossed his arms. "My good horse, there's a big difference between casual and confident. I am aware of the danger, but. . . . . . I want to maintain a confident mind-set in full assurance of faith, otherwise my heart might melt within me. ". . . . . "Take care that your confidence does not swell into arrogance, for that is the downfall of every man of pride.
Too much information will make your brain choke.
Being bullied is something I experienced in school, and it is not fun.
The kind of sleep that I had during my own film [Certified Copy] screening in Cannes is different. It's not because of the specificity of the film. It was because of my relationship as an author to this film. Usually when I take my films to festivals, I feel incredibly anxious about them. I wonder how it will be received, how the audience will react. I feel deeply responsible for them. Whereas this time, I didn't have that responsibility on my shoulders.
I never tell my age because I hope I'll always be the new kid on the block.
Write the best story that you can and write it as straight as you can.