It's interesting, for me sappy means sentimental and something that gets you in your heart, gets you emotional. That's what I mean. Also, of course, it means that I'm slightly setting up the audience that there's a bit of fun involved, as well.

So the experts think we could have an AIDS-free generation in Africa by 2015, even if the mothers are positive.

I don't avoid anyone but I always think some people hate me.

It's really rare for film directors to be that interested in things other than themselves.

For example, Americans seem reluctant to take on Shakespeare because you don't think you're very good at it - which is rubbish. You're missing out here.

A sweaty Macbeth with blood on his arms coming in fresh from the battle doesn't interest me.

You do get really exhausted doing films. You work such long hours, and after a while, things can get out of perspective, just like if anyone's tired, things get on top of them.