Drinking wine is just a part of life, like eating food.

George Lucas doesn't have the most physical stamina. He was so unhappy making Star Wars that he just vowed he'd never do it again.

I always found the film world unpleasant. It's all about the schedule, and never really flew for me.

I was interested in the idea of succession - showing a father and a son both in their own time and drawing a contrast

I've been offered lots of movies. There's always some actor who's doing a project and would like to have me do it. But you look at the project and think, 'Gee, there are a lot of good directors who could do that.' I'd like to do something only I can do.

Most filmmakers can't afford to try something out that doesn't work.

I had a number of teachers who hated me. I didn't do well in school.