Directing has only increased my admiration and respect for what it is that actors do. – Eric Stoltz
It seems I have a hard time being attracted to someone unless I respect what they do on some level. Otherwise, I would feel disdain for them. Which is not always pleasant in a relationship. Sometimes its fun though. – Eric Stoltz
I think violence, cynicism, brutality and fashion are the staples of our diet. I think in the grand history of story-telling, going back to people sitting around fires, the dark side of human nature has always been very important. Movies are part of that tradition. – Eric Stoltz
I can relate to historical characters or imaginary ones. It doesnt matter if a story takes place in the future or in the present, as long as the story is compelling. – Eric Stoltz
I think every religious person should have a deep sense of respect for other peoples religious documents and religious symbols just as we were deeply opposed to the Taliban destroying the two historic buddhas which they blew up. So I think we ought to all oppose burning the Koran. – Newt Gingrich