“Race is the San Andreas Fault of our culture as well as our history. I...” — Mike Barnicle Quote

“Race is the San Andreas Fault of our culture as well as our history. Its fissures are forever present and not that far beneath the surface of every day life. To deny that is to risk being labeled delusional.”

“America provided things that form the foundation of who we used to be: the prospect and potential of hope, mercy, and freedom for strangers who came carrying not much more than a determination to survive in a big country with a bigger heart.”

“Political people give speeches and espouse positions declaring that America is the best and strongest nation in the world.”

“All one has to do is look at old footage of the firebombing of Dresden during World War II and think of the people beneath those bombs. It's horrific.”

“I could never ever say enough about Matt Amato. He has an indescribable presence; this warm, loving, serene calm with intense interest and excitement bubbling beneath his exterior.”

“You can look at 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' as a cute road journey with a lot of fun and laughter but if you get into the layers beneath you will find it more enjoyable. My daughter loves the 'Chicken Song;' it's the most political song of the film.”