Although I write screenplays, I don't think I'm a very good writer. I'm very interested in studying cultures and social issues, but as an academic I don't think I would have been too successful.

Someday you're going to have to learn to separate what seems to be important from what really is important.

Never tell me the odds!

I live a reasonably simple life, off the beaten track.

I grew up in the era, 'Don't trust anybody over 30.' And, you know, I still feel that. Don't trust me.

'Star Wars' is fun, its exciting, its inspirational, and people respond to that. It's what they want.

I like racing. I love the speed and I'm a very kinetic person in terms of filmmaking. I love the movement of film more than anything else.