Being a former theater student, of course, there is a part of me that is fascinated with stage crafts and what you can do with illusions and working within the confines of the studio.

Frank Capra was a prop man, I think. John Ford was a prop man. It was a little bit of a father and son thing, and you kind of worked your way up.

When that happens - when risk is taken and the filmmakers dive into the subject matter without a parachute - very often what you get it something with those qualities that make it age well with the public.

But who said art has to cost money? And therefore, who says artists have to make money?

I became quite successful very young, and it was mainly because I was so enthusiastic and I just worked so hard at it.

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

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