I learned what I really love is making films, not the film business. I want to be on the set, meeting with writers, I want that freedom. I love it now.

I've been involved with violent movies, and then I've also said at a certain point, 'I can't take it anymore. Please cut it.' You know, you've got to respect the filmmaker, and it's a really tough issue.

As a young man, I went to Paris and soaked up many hours of film knowledge from Robert Hakim in my efforts to become a producer.

You know, my movies are important on an economic basis, on an artistic basis.

There's something about the fashion world that I like, which is, I see a lot of the designers really have affection for other designers.

I... grew up in politics and I used to work for the Democratic Party.

First of all, I never make a movie for awards consideration.