The weird thing is that I hate to fly, and the quote that I give people is that every time I get off a plane, I view it as a failed suicide attempt.

I'm an unusual director in that my cut is usually shorter then the final released film. I like short films.

By definition a sequel can't be original. So you've got to figure out what worked the first time around.

I haven't read a review of one of my films for the best part of 10 years.

These movies are like my kids. I just love them to death. Some of them go to Harvard and some of them can barely graduate high school.

There is something about being a director where, for me personally, I get to . . . it's the closest I'll ever come to being able to be a stand up. And to use my particular sense of humor, and hear people laughing, without me having to stand up in front of an audience and tell jokes.

Michael worked one day. Everybody was a little freaked out and nervous because he's a really big star. We were already working with really big stars, but Michael is Michael.