Stupidity is actually in a way the mark of intelligence – if you’re not doing stupid things that defy logic you’re probably not taking enough risks.

If you really want to seriously piss some people off, follow your heart.

Talent is being unabashedly and unapologetically fearless in the work that you do. The only difference between having talent and not having talent is fear.

The bigger the words the weaker the voice.

Out of all the medical advancements in human history I’m still most in awe of that tiny little piece of toilet paper that can stop a gushing razor cut in its tracks.

To find meaning in our lives we need consistent exposure to kids, elders and animals… cuz kids and animals aren’t looking for it, and elders are the closest to finding it.

What I love about New York: the faster and more recklessly my cab driver drives the safer and all around better I feel.

I love cheetahs. Every moment of every day is spent in fear of dying a terrible death yet they always carry themselves elegantly, remain loyal to their family, and never complain about anything.

Sometimes standing up for what you believe means standing down and allowing the universe to do its work.

Boredom is actually a sign of ambition. So act on it.

When Rip Torn dies – heaven forbid – but when he dies, you’ll only have to write RIP Torn.

There was a car in front of me driving all conservatively, and then, lo and behold, I saw that he had a Romney bumper sticker.

If Wolf Blitzer goes through his entire career on air without crying, I think that’ll be the time to greenlight the remake of ‘Never Cry Wolf.

All great art is almost never received well initially; don’t quit before the world opens its eyes.

Politicians study hard and work diligently their entire lives to be able to stand in front of a national audience and lie through their teeth.

Individuality is the highest, deepest form of art.

I wish dogs understood: ‘We’re going in five minutes.

If you were starving and had all the time in the world, would you stop eating the greatest slice of cake on earth halfway through? Then why would you quit on your dreams?