I don't like to read novelizations of movies.

That's exactly what I'm driving at. 'Basterds' was interesting because it was, in a way, unfamiliar. I thought well, OK. Let's leave the comfort zone and just risk it. Why not? Because, exactly as you said, in a way, by taking that risk, I make up a little bit for my ignorance in the subject, or rather, the genre.

I'm trying to be very aware of not repeating myself.

It's the economics, that's why opera is not dying but gets more and more difficult to put on.

I'm not into weapons. I'm not into cars. I'm not into explosions. I'm scared of all of that.

One does not contradict the other.Straight-faced is the basis of all decent comedy.

I'm open to working anywhere, but not on anything.