Somewhat dramatic things happen, and you don't even always notice them — that's what life is.
Alexander PayneI've always approached screenplays and so forth with, "How would it really happen?" Not "What's the movie version?" but "What's the real-life version?" Then I just follow my nose.
Alexander PayneI don't feel despair because I am able to make the films I want to make, and that gives me hope.
Alexander Payne