Your own barometer is all you have to go by, and often what makes a good director is knowing when not to say something. On occasions you can find yourself on a film set where the person who is wearing the director's hat is only trying to justify his position.

You always hope that the cloak of inspiration will fall, and you'll be O.K.

The script is your map of the world, isn't it? And if someone knows that if it's well-written, you get all of the beats, it will tell you everything you need to know.

I'm still a member of the Empire! Although I sometimes feel like an American with a British accent - you get contaminated after so long.

I tend to read non-fiction.

My big love was the Beatles. I was more into music.

There are roles that you chase sometimes.