[An ABC Online report backed up Nicholson's story, naming Phil Quin as the spokesman employed by the family to field media enquiries, and quoting him saying] his peripheral vision is nil. ... but the estimates are that his eyesight is reduced to about 5 per cent or so.

I credit my mom [Debbie] for creating a solid family base, ... She gave me a strong sense of reality so I could avoid falling into the normal pitfalls [of child actors].

I would rather read a poorly structured story that has fresh ideas than a tightly structured one with cliches.

The heart that gives thanks is a happy one, for we cannot feel thankful and unhappy at the same time.

The more we say thanks, the more we find to be thankful for.

And the more we find to be thankful for, the happier we become.

We don't give thanks because we're happy.

We are happy because we give thanks.

That said, I should also add that I learned a great deal from being allowed in these privileged circles and am grateful for the opportunity to have worked closely with some of the most powerful and successful people in the business including Steven Spielberg and Ted Turner.

There is nothing like the high of being on stage and reaping applause, especially for emotionally needy people like me!