I got too fed up with films that didn't make you think. I liked the idea of one that you'd have to be dancing around with. I like my mind to be engaged when I watch a film.

You get a different kick out of all aspects of filmmaking.

What I liked about American movies when I was a kid was that they're sort of larger than life and I think I'm still suffering from that reaction.

My principal job is to make interesting and entertaining films, and I'm not proud of which format or which particular technique I use. I just wanted the film to look good.

We can all be conned but at what point do we realize that we're being conned and to what point do we allow ourselves to be conned?

It's OK to have beliefs, just don't believe in them.

Other than the fact that I like a country house, I can't think of anything I'd want to spend my money on.