I like happy sets. Happy sets are good, and I think people feel comfortable on them. When fear arrives in any context it's just boring and it closes people down. If people feel inadequate or if they feel bullied... It might work for some people but I think, as a rule, it just takes any joy out of the creative process.

I like happy sets. Happy sets are good, and I think people feel comfortable on them.

You never want to be the director who dropped the ball, you know?

I love 'The Stand;' I read it when I was a kid - it was one of my favorite books when I was growing up. I love Stephen King; I think he's a remarkable writer.

In an ideal world, I'd bounce between big projects and no-budget TV dramas with fantastic scripts.

I like happy sets. Happy sets are good, and I think people feel comfortable on them. When fear arrives in any context it's just boring and it closes people down. If people feel inadequate or if they feel bullied... It might work for some people but I think, as a rule, it just takes any joy out of the creative process.

I like to create an atmosphere where actors feel safe enough to take risks.