I wish I could have a recurring role on 'Modern Family'. I think 'Modern Family' is the best comedy on television. It's extremely well written, extremely well acted and directed.
I can't tell you if one day I'll be standing up there with an Oscar or directing, but I am going to be the best human being I possibly can.
Sadness does not last forever when we walk in the direction of that which we always desired.
There are a lot of times that if a detail in a scene or a beat, feels unnatural, they'll allow me to explore another direction to go until we're all comfortable with what we are doing.
Ignorant kindness may have the effect of cruelty; but to be angry with it as if it were direct cruelty would be an ignorant unkindness.
Many people bypass search engines altogether and still find what they're looking for online. These Internet surfers are using direct navigation.
There are times when a leader must move out ahead of the flock, go off in a new direction, confident that he is leading his people the right way.
I see the job of directing as being one of creating the right atmosphere, creating an environment where people can realize their full potential.
The problem is that when polls are wrong, they tend to be wrong in the same direction. If they miss in New Hampshire, for instance, they all miss on the same mistake.
The great thing in this world is not so much where we are, but in what direction we are going.
As your congressman, I hold the Holy Bible as being the major directions to me of how I vote in Washington D.C.
Gossip, in its earlier forms, contained information that was critical to survival because, in clans of 150, what happened to anyone had a direct impact on everyone.
There are no signboards in life; your inner voice and your inner knowledge are enough to lead you in the direction of your highest evolution.
Michael Landon was the biggest influence. As a child, I watched him write, direct, star, and produce a TV show every week. He showed me what was possible.
Nothing is harder to direct than a man in prosperity; nothing more easily managed that one is adversity.
When I look back I can't believe I was so stupid as to direct Dealer's Choice.
I mean, George Bush is a man of prayer. He talks to the lord. He tries to get his direction from the lord.
What is meant to be heard is necessarily more direct in expression, and perhaps more boldly coloured, than what is meant for the reader.
I wouldn't want to direct - I think that's a very different job. You have to be a very specific type of person to do that.
I'm inspired by the poets, so I'm always going to give in that direction, rather than in any other. It's the making of me... and also the downfall of me.
Not long after 'The Pacific,' I began shooting the comedy 'Larry Crowne,' which was also with Tom Hanks, who also directed and plays the title character.
