I believe any success in life is made by going into an area with a blind, furious optimism.

When I was in junior high school, the teachers voted me the student most likely to end up in the electric chair.

I believe an artist dies twice. The first time, it's just terrible - I've been there when the phone isn't ringing for years.

People don't realize that when they 'throw out' their back, it's often because of weak abs. These muscles are essential for lower-back strength and good posture.

Your brain is triggered to produce.

I have tons of regrets, but I think that's one of the reasons that push people to create things. Out of their angst, their regret, comes the best from artists, painters and writers.

I made some truly awful movies. 'Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot' was the worst. If you ever want someone to confess to murder just make him or her sit through that film. They will confess to anything after 15 minutes.