Art depends on luck and talent.
As long as I can make lots of money in other businesses, I'll continue to subsidize my own work.
I had a number of teachers who hated me. I didn't do well in school.
One of the most important tools that a filmmaker has are his/her notes.
When I do a novel, I don't really use the script, I use the book; when I did Apocalypse Now, I used Heart of Darkness. Novels usually have so much rich material.
Sequels are not done for the audience or cinema or the filmmakers. It's for the distributor. The film becomes a brand.