We need to respect the fact that cows are herbivores, and that does not mean feeding them corn and chicken manure.
Afghanistan's borders are arbitrary, drawn to meet 19th-century political needs rather than to respect ethnic or religious patterns.
I think you can do science fiction, but you have to ground it in some realism. People need to identify with the characters, with their plights and their issues.
The hardest thing to get is true emotion. I always believe you need to earn that with the audience. You can't just tell them, 'Ok, be sad now.'
Giving back is the right thing to do, whether it's donating clothing or even just a smile to someone who needs it.
You need at least six or seven years to understand the philosophy and concentration of karate to know to clean your spirit of everything and dedicate your mind and body to the sport.
I am so fidgety - I swear I have ADD - and I always need to be doing something or being outside, just playing sports.
I have a Stella McCartney Adidas sports bra. I feel like I'm totally comfortable running. No problem. I have support where I need it.
A country can truly call itself sporting when the majority of its people feel a personal need for sport.
There is a lot of struggle in being an actor; you need so much emotional strength, no matter what level of stardom you have, that it's nice to have something steady.
The true measure of success for the U.N. is not how much we promise, but how much we deliver for those who need us most.
When a film is successful, you don't need to shout about it from the rooftops. I don't believe in going into overdrive. There's no desperation to be acknowledged as the reason for a film's success.
The reason we shot it was that the script was geared to Las Vegas and it was something commercial that we wanted to have in the can in case Butterfly was a success and we needed a follow-up.
Most people don't have so much talent that they can become a success all their own. We all need people to help us and lift us up.
I think in society we tend to put ourselves in boxes and corners and restrict ourselves, and we constantly feel the need to not say this or not wear this.
One of the definitions of sanity is the ability to tell real from unreal. Soon we'll need a new definition.
Crimes against children are the most heinous crime. That, for me, would be a reason for capital punishment because children are innocent and need the guidance of an adult society.
We are all equal, rich and poor, and we need a society where the people enjoy their rights.
It takes all kinds to make the world go 'round. If everyone was straight-laced and uptight, it would sure be a drag. We need a little tug of war in society.
Inspiration, in its rich variety, must be present in any discussion about Africa. We need role models - they are essential to the advancement of our society.
I think every artist should follow their vision, their hearts is what they need to reveal, not something that society is looking out for.
