"Being articulate, my parents could make anything sound reasonable."

“Our kids are in a little band, and they like to play video games, and my wife and I do our best to live a low-key, non-Hollywood kind of life.”

Source : "Biography/Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

“David O. Russell is probably my favorite filmmaker. He's not only a great director, but he's also a great writer.”

“The path of duty lies in what is near, and men seek for it in what is remote; the work of duty lies in what is easy, and men seek for it in what is difficult.”

“I fantasize about LeBron's ability. He is the best player I have ever seen at this age.”

“For a long time, the for-profit world has told us in the not-for-profit sector to behave more like businesses.”

Source : "Our Not-for-Profit Business" by Nancy Lublin, www.huffingtonpost.com. September 21, 2008.

“Keep guard over your eyes and ears as the inlets of your heart, and over your lips as the outlets, lest they betray you in a moment of unwariness.”

“I wish I had more of the hero gene, but I don't think I'd be very good at playing one.”

Source : "Billy Crudup Bares All". Parade Interview, parade.com. March 3, 2009.

“Mr. Churchill your drunk!" Mr. Churchill: "And you, Lady Astor, are ugly. As for my condition, it will pass by the morning. You, however, will still be ugly.”