Quotes About Simplicity

I don't think you need to dumb down to a child, you merely have to be clear, you know?

Me personally, I think that when I take my time with something, it comes out a lot better, because I can really, really get my point across, and if I see that like, this might be a little too deep, I figure out a way to dumb it down so that everybody can understand where I'm going.

I'm down to earth; people sense that and they appreciate it.

Just try to make the easy pass. Sometimes it's the easiest one that's the best one.

The easiest thing sometimes is just playing. You don't have to worry about the plays, this and that, you just play.

I have learned to pare down what I do and still be effective and strong in a role.

I like to look effortlessly beautiful.

When I make a record, I want to use some electronics, although I still want to keep things pretty basic.

I like clothes that are elegant and comfortable.

If you go back to 'Louie Louie,' there's the whole element there, where you need to be able to appreciate what 'dumb' is in its profoundness.

I just want my work to be part of the elemental world.

Elegance is elimination.

In an easy matter. Anybody can be eloquent.

I don't email.

I'm into short emails.

The problem for me, with most movies for children, is that the filmmakers make the mistake of making it too simplistic. Where a child's world can be very complex, emotionally.

I try to keep very simple ideas and keep them as emotionally powerful as possible.

For me, I do not wish to build an empire.

I have never been a person to build empires.

I try to leave things as open ended as possible, not too overladen with meaning.

I'm enjoying simplifying things.

Enjoying life for me is just normal.

My philosophy is very simple. I want my fans to come to theatres and watch my films and enjoy. I ensure that they get their money's worth.

My entire life can fit into a knapsack.