I am always worried when someone says, 'This is perfect.'

When I was growing up you would see big American films that really mythologised their landscape, that really showed the vastness and the drama of their country.

In terms of the mechanics of story, myth is an intriguing one because we didn't make myth up; myth is an imprinture of the human condition.

Hurt him. Hurt him and save him

In this country, particularly, actually in times that are difficult, or from corners of America where you least expect it, unbelievable pure creativity has welled up. Generally because of the cross-fertilization... a Scott Joplin tune becomes jazz, becomes blues, and becomes rock 'n' roll.

When you're in theater or the circus or film - to me it's all one - affairs happen. People fall in love.

Trust yourself that you can do it and get it