We live in a patriarchal culture. It's okay for women to be objectified but not for men.

My own belief is that people can come back from anything. It doesn't mean that it won't come at a huge cost.

The ego is kind of a big, unwieldy thing. It's not so easily tamed or subdued.

Directing is physically exciting because there's a ticking clock, you're working with people, it's very social, it's very enjoyable.

Never underestimate the power of denial.

Ultimately, physical resemblance isn't as important as whether this person can bring this character to life in a way that's compelling and makes me care about what happens to them.

Beauty is in the strangest places. A piece of garbage floating in the wind. And that beauty exists in America. It exists everywhere. You have to develop an eye for it and be able to see it.