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

As long as I can make lots of money in other businesses, I'll continue to subsidize my own work.

I'm very proud of my flops, as much as of my successes.

I know that if a film is ready to emerge out of what I write, I'll be able to go off and make it without asking anyone's permission.

I was the kind of kid that had some talents or ability, but it never came out in school.

I like simplicity; I don't need luxury.

I gladly, I voluntarily gave up the kind of commercial film career I had going as soon as I had enough money to finance my own films. I didn't make that money necessarily from the film business, but I eventually made a lot of money and that's what I do. Of course, I consider myself unbelievably fortunate, and I'm pretty content with my life.