My uncle, who was a little more flamboyant, always said the guy who dressed the best was Fred Astaire.

I stand as I always have with the Cuban people who love, cherish and celebrate liberty. Hard-working, helpful people who open their hearts and homes to all, whether in Cuba or in exile.

Movies are very hard to make, to get it all to come together. So many people have their say in what the end product of films are.

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.

Everything I do in my life is very instinctual and in the moment. If I'm attracted to something, that's it. If I have reservations, those don't change till they're resolved. My first impression is how I go.

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.

I'm not hooked on cognac, but I've enjoyed it over the years.