A committee is organic rather than mechanical in its nature: it is not a structure but a plant. It takes root and grows, it flowers, wilts, and dies, scattering the seed from which other committees will bloom in their turn. Use this quote
But it was this tough little character part that I was playing, a very funny little guy that I invented over a weekend, because I realized I was not contributing to the humor of this thing. And I had to do something. Use this quote
On the Native American front, we have turned a new page in the 400-year history of the interface between the American settlers of this country and the nation's first Americans. That's included a new relationship where the sovereignty of tribes is in fact recognized. Use this quote
People are starting to go on about my weight but I'm not going to change my size because they don't like the way I look. Use this quote
Nobody likes, you know, the ugly parts of politics. Use this quote
Also, in a funny way, if you have been happily married there are no unresolved areas, nothing to prove to yourself after the other dies. Use this quote
People with courage and character always seem sinister to the rest. Use this quote
Today we affirm a new commitment to live out our nation's promise through civility, courage, compassion and character. Use this quote
Great ambition is the passion of a great character. Those endowed with it may perform very good or very bad acts. All depends on the principles which direct them. Use this quote
The true index of a man's character is the health of his wife. Use this quote
I have a character failing. I am quite incapable of identifying with anything whole-heartedly. Whatever I am doing, I am always planning to do something else. I would rather travel than arrive. Use this quote
I often find the smaller, independent films are much more rewarding than the bigger stuff, but you do the bigger stuff because it's a business, and you've got to show your face a bit, get yourself around. Use this quote
Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all. Use this quote
When you have to get into the character each morning, give it your voice, your face, it was torture. Use this quote
What's cool is when you're able to give your audience imagination and you don't have to cage them in like animals. Use this quote
When Tony was madly in love with me, his relationship with Vanessa Redgrave was ending. Use this quote
I think my best skill in this whole deal is as a conduit to try to bring people together, because I think it's in our unity that we'll have the greatest strength. Use this quote
The depth and strength of a human character are defined by its moral reserves. People reveal themselves completely only when they are thrown out of the customary conditions of their life, for only then do they have to fall back on their reserves. Use this quote
I care about the connection with the audience. Film is such a powerful medium. Movies can change the way people think. Use this quote
How do you build a relationship when you've hardly shared a word but suddenly share a child? How do you love a daughter you don't see for nearly two years? When does she become your daughter? How does she become your daughter? Use this quote
