To kids I bullied in school. I have apologised and I will continue to. To repay those things karmically, I will watch my kids’ hearts like a hawk for signs of hardening or any distortions of empathy that they might develop.
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Dick Cheney for hating him for being one of the most destructive people on Earth.
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Julia Ormond
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To Sophie, for not being a better parent.
I am too ashamed to answer.
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To John, a really close friend who died last year. I'd love to see him one more time and say, 'Look, I'm sorry I wasn't around enough during your life.'
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Asking my wife questions that don't need to be asked.
Couple of days ago, reading a thank-you note my parents had left after we celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in Wyoming.
Don't let MGM distribute a film you care about.
'You're not free.'
The distribution of Copying Beethoven in the US.
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