In my films, all the great things are put together. It's not like one kind of ice cream but rather a very big Sundae.

From kindergarten to college, certain teachers engaged my curiosity and motivated me to learn. While I was not the best student, their efforts left a lasting impact.

There wasn't much as a kid that inspired me in what I did as an adult.

Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter.

All democracies turn into dictatorships - but not by coup. The people give their democracy to a dictator, whether it's Julius Caesar or Napoleon or Adolf Hitler. Ultimately, the general population goes along with the idea.

Time is more important to me than money.

I'm here, and every day now is an extra day. I've been given an extra day so I've got to make the most of it.