There's a bit more of a safe distance when you're making a narrative movie, a bit more perspective. Audiences can separate themselves from the harsh reality of the facts a little bit more and think: 'Okay, how do I consider this?'

With docs, there's often a very direct communication between the filmmaker and the audience. With narrative movies, we leave it a little bit more open.

Some people shy around 'The Cobbler.' 'The Cobbler' will always be a very special film to me. I've had a lot of wonderful response from 'The Cobbler.'

The passion and knowledge of journalism as storytelling is incredibly infectious.

Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.

Don't wish me happiness - I don't expect to be happy it's gotten beyond that, somehow. Wish me courage and strength and a sense of humor - I will need them all.

I know the joy of fishes in the river through my own joy, as I go walking along the same river.

Happiness is not a reward - it is a consequence. Suffering is not a punishment - it is a result.