All architecture is shelter, all great architecture is the design of space that contains, cuddles, exalts, or stimulates the persons in that space.
Great art is the outward expression of an inner life in the artist, and this inner life will result in his personal vision of the world.
I'm not politically committed at all in the popular sense; that is, to any party. I'm committed to whatever's best for the normal working person. I'm not a great fan of politics.
Sincere and generous collaboration is the best way to fulfil the legitimate aspirations of each person and achieve great collective goals for the common good and the general interest.
Nothing great was ever achieved without a personal sacrifice. You have to pay the price to realize your goals.
As great as it is, 'Vogue' won't change a designer's business. But if an unknown brand is worn by a certain person in a tabloid, it will be the biggest designer within a week.
The great thing about having a bunch of kids is they just remind you that you're the person who takes them to go poop!
Personally, I don't think the film and television industries are run as well as they used to be. Oh sure, we've got great digital effects now but... where are the visionaries?
Almost always, great new ideas don't emerge from within a single person or function, but at the intersection of functions or people that have never met before.
When you play with great musicians, whether they're schooled or self-taught, they keep you on your toes. It comes down to people's personalities and individual energies.
Personally, I find visualisations great for helping me understand the world and for sifting the huge amounts of information that deluge me every day.
I said, 'Wouldn't it be great if Matt Damon's character fell in love with a girl with a real butt?' They were like, 'Yeah sure, sure - here's your personal trainer.'
I love writing and directing because it's great therapy. Every project I've done, there's been a personal connection.
Bob Dylan is great. I've been compared to him a lot. I think when people see a person on stage with a guitar they just think, 'Bob Dylan!'
Every 10 years you're a different person, and the really great books evolve with you as you get older. They're full of new rewards.
You get nervous when you're identified with something that is really great and positive for so long. You don't want to not be that person, but there are going to be other roles in your career.
I think a lot of great male comic actors are introspective, quiet personalities, which I really admire. But they are really able to turn it up when the camera's on.
Sport is and should remain a great school of life that supports young people in their personal development. It teaches respect for others and also for oneself.
I am a very judgmental person. Of myself and other people. I recognise it's a great fault, but I have no power over that.
Every person - with his or her own skills, abilities and uniqueness - can contribute to others and bring great joy to those that fortune has not smiled upon.
It's stunning to me what kind of an impact even one person can have if they have the right passion, perspective and are able to align the interest of a great team.
