"Never underestimate the power of the State to act out its own massive fantasies."

"There's always a period of curious fear between the first sweet-smelling breeze and the time when the rain comes cracking down."

"Californians invented the concept of life-style. This alone warrants their doom."

"I think more than writers, the major influences on me have been European movies, jazz, and Abstract Expressionism."

"Certainly the advent of technology and electronic commerce has had an immense impact on the real estate industry."

"I constantly remind people that crime isn't solved by technology it's solved by people."

"One thing I was thinking about the other day was you can't even conceive of the kinds of things you can do in movies today. The idea that you could draw, in a computer, dinosaurs and have them running around was totally impossible."

"When my hair is curly, I use Suave coconut conditioner. It's not a leave-in, but I use it like one. It is so light and really brings out my hair's curl. A lot of leave-ins are too heavy, but this one is just perfect. When it's straight, I love Frederick Fekkai Tech Shampoo & Conditioner and their Olive Oil glossing cream."