I'd never made a teen comedy in my life.

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've had such a great track record in making a huge profit when the movies are smaller.

When we talk about Oscars, it's almost as a symbol of excellence, and the American public and the worldwide public accept that symbol.

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'm a benevolent dictator.

Last year when "Black Swan," "True Grit" and "King's Speech" all grossed over $100 million, it gave studios and independent financiers the confidence to make daring movies. You know, and not do the same old you-know-what.