I think if religion closes discussion or exchange of ideas or curiosity about other views, it's not true to its core.

I got a nomination for director, which means the world to me; it's just the most exciting thing for me and my family. You do the good hard work, and the rest of it is something you shouldn't get too caught up in, but when it happens - boy! I respect it.

You know, veterans come home and they may not be bipolar, but after they've been through a war with PTSD or a head injury, their families have a handful when they come home.

Gay marriage is a complete red herring to distract everyone from the economy and the war and health care and education.

You learn by trying and failing. Just a lot of hard work and mistakes.

The cinema that I make is a cinema about people, emotion, humanity and passion. It's not just about what they struggle through, but what they live for. That's what I love. The music they love, the people they love, the clothing, the hair and the life that they love

There's always hope. Never give up. Walk slowly and drink lots of water. It ain't a sprint.