I don't think you can question your instinct; you should always trust it.

I grew up in a working-class family, so I guess you could say I write from what I know.

I just like doing things from my own head.

I think the reality is important anyway.

For me, making films is about trying to work something out by myself in quite a lonely way. I find the whole thing very lonely really.

I deliberately never read about films before I see them.

I grew up with a lot of Hollywood films. Cozy farm houses, cowboys, nice flats in New York. Especially as a kid, those things have a huge impression on you.