Cachao is obviously Cuban. He's known for traditional Cuban music and that's the music that I'm most passionate about. Cachao is one of the greatest innovators and visionaries. At the base of the tree, the roots, there is Cachao. So I was blessed to have had that time to learn from him and to give him an opportunity and a space where he can create. Everybody always wants to play with Cachao, because he's the guy.

My son loves my carbonara. I've tried to master that recipe - it's very simple but very delicate. Once prepared it must be eaten quickly.

A man should have a right to be religious if he wants to. The government should not be involved in those decisions.

You have to love the guy that you play, even if you play the villain, you've got to love him.

I am a traditional man. I'm a product of a traditional man. He sacrificed everything for his family.

It's better not to work than to work in something you don't want to be working in.

If you have the right actors and you can give them the freedom to explore, you've done a lot of your work as a director.