“The intensity of these storms is terrifying. They are…the intensity is rising because of climate change. This isn’t about the future – it’s about right now.”

“… I'm terrified of passive acquiescence. I live in intensity.”

“Making Donkey Punch was all about energy, speed and intense work.”

“That was intense. REALLY intense. Well, not really intense. But pretty intense.”

“As hatred is defined as intense dislike, what is wrong with inciting intense dislike of a religion, if the activities or teachings of that religion are so outrageous, irrational or abusive of human rights that they deserve to be intensely disliked?”

“A ladder is the instrument of ascent; it symbolises intensity rising to a climax. this, too, is the meaning of prayer.”

“Power of Now: Don't regret over the past because it's over. Don’t worry about the future because it is not here yet. Smile at the present movement, because this is real. Your excellent future depends on your present right actions.”

“Many so called primitives are afraid of cameras. They think it can capture their soul and take it away. There is in fact something obscene and sinister about photography, a desire to imprison, to incorporate, sexual intensity, a sexual intensity of pursuit.”

“The changing seasons of the Midwest – the intense heat in summer, bitter cold in winter, and unsurpassable beauty and invigorating weather of fall and spring – is what makes it an interesting place to live. Only robust and virile people can live in such a climate and enjoy it.”

“[…] I don't know my future. I don't know about tomorrow. I can just control for today or present, right now. […] I don't want to think about future too much, because present is most important for me.”