I'm sure part of the fascination with the film is voyeuristic - that we go to see somebody who's been struck by lightning.

You obviously can't cast Brad [Pitt] as an everyman guy because he just brings way too much baggage.

As a filmmaker, it's important to sit there and feel embarrassed. If you feel embarrassed by something, you cut it.

It's a wonderful thing to go to work and have no idea what you're going to do.

Obviously, a power player in a criminal organization doesnt have to persuade anyone. He can just do what he wants.

It's very difficult to lie to yourself about certain things. I'm not necessarily convinced about how information is gathered and I don't think the credence that's given to it is valid.

The crime film is the most honest American film.