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I think about the question of perspective in reporting all the time, and since I spent 20 years of my career in Washington as both a reporter and an editor I'm keenly aware that a newspaper should not be dominated by stories in which the only voices and perspective come from those in power. ”
It's better to do your purpose imperfectly than to do someone else's purpose perfectly. ”
I think each artist lives with purpose. A strong sense of purpose. We know who's come before us. ”
It is really very important while you are young to live in an environment in which there is no fear. Most of us, as we grow older, become frightened; we are afraid of living, afraid of losing a job, afraid of tradition, afraid of what the neighbours, or what the wife or husband would say, afraid of death. ”
No matter how lofty a film is, it becomes a product after entering the market. It has a price. I think no matter what your purpose of shooting it, it has to have artistic value and then sell. But you can't make money if it doesn't have artistic value. ”
I had an amazing time on 'Stargate: Atlantis', and a really great run on that show, which was shot in my hometown. It was kind of a dream job. ”
Writing is a really good first step toward that goal of knowing yourself. ”
My whole goal is to keep my spirit intact. If that doesn't happen, none of this is worth it. ”
I enjoy hard work; I love setting goals and achieving them. ”
It's like a garden: Whatever you water the most will do the best. At some point, you decide whether you'll water your career or your relationship more. ”