I'm a member of the Academy, but I don't know who all the other Academy members are. It's not like a politician who knows who is in the Iowa caucus.

I've always been in the middle of making my own movies, so taking acting jobs that take me away from that has been impossible.

Excited about Black Friday. Also excited about Jew Tuesday.

Film is the cheapest part of the movie making process. The expense is the 100-man crew and the financing and everything.

Most entertainment is trying to get you. It's tested, like toothpaste.

Being a screenwriter in Hollywood is like being a eunuch at an orgy. Worse, actually, at least the eunuch is allowed to watch.

Don't worry, and don't kick yourself forever. Just take the opportunities when they come.