We do what we have to so we can do what we want to.

[Martin] Scorsese probably could have directed Schindler's List and [Steven] Spielberg probably could have directed Goodfellas. But it's as much to do with the difference in culture as it is with race.

Hate put me in prison. Love's gonna bust me out.

In my humble opinion, in the nuclear world, the true enemy is war itself.

My ultimate life dream project is my kids. My family.

You start to find a rhythm and usually if it makes me laugh or comment in the editing room then I knew that's what's going to happen in the audience. That first reaction is usually the right reaction.

I've always seen it to be a privilege to make movies. It's a really expensive, creative medium.