Tom Hanks

My wife, Rita, and I have tested positive for COVID-19 and are now in isolation.

There's no crying in baseball!

Life is like a box of chocolates... you never know what you're gonna get.

Houston, we have a problem.

If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. It's the hard that makes it great.

You've got a friend in me.

My mama always said, 'Stupid is as stupid does.'

The only way to do great work is to love what you do.

A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.

There is a natural human tendency to want to be an individual, and there is a natural human tendency to want to be part of a group.

I think the best stories are the ones that are universal, that cross cultures and generations.

The movies are a great escape. They're a great way to forget about your troubles for a couple of hours.

I've always been fascinated by history, and I think it's important to understand where we come from.

The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.

I'm not a big fan of cynicism. I think it's a lazy way to look at the world.

The power of storytelling is that it allows us to connect with other people, to understand their experiences.

I think it's important to have a sense of humor about life. Otherwise, you'll go crazy.

Every generation has its challenges, and every generation has its opportunities.

I've been very lucky in my career, and I'm very grateful for all the opportunities I've had.

The older I get, the more I realize that the simple things in life are the most important.