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.
I'm such a fan of Daniel Waters, who wrote the script, and also Mark Waters, his brother, who directed. 'Vampire Academy' has, I think, an iconic director.
What the other teams do is something that I can never control, so I just keep focussed on my direction.
If you want to make breakthroughs to reach the stars, it is best that you board a ship that has already started its journey in that direction.
When Iran starts to regulate USA nuclear facilities, it will be a step in the right direction for the safety and security of 300 million people.
I wanted change and excitement and to shoot off in all directions myself, like the colored arrows from a Fourth of July rocket.
I don't listen well at all. I don't take direction well at all. I have to admit that is my main fault.
If Republicans are going in the wrong direction, I am still willing to stand up against them.
Animals cannot have any high thoughts; nor can the Angels or Devas attain to direct freedom without human birth.
If I have one vanity wish, it would be to direct. It's the only thing I haven't done yet that I would like to.
Stanley Kubrick went with his gut feeling: he directed 'Dr. Strangelove' as a black comedy. The film is routinely described as a masterpiece.
There's nothing more daunting than a musical, but there's also no more direct line to joy. Getting there, though, is like pushing treacle up stairs.
