I've never been able to say I've been influenced by a list of artists I like because I like thousands and thousands and I've been influenced in some way by all of them.

When we make mistakes they call it evil. When God makes mistakes they call it Nature!

My whole career strategy has been to build a base so that I could take the roles I want to play. I'd hate to think that a shorter part might not be available because I was worried about my billing.

I thought of myself as part of the general filmmaking effort. And as my scope broadened, I began to think about directing. I wanted to be the guy who got to say whether the dress is red or blue.

You can't say, "I'm gonna make a hit movie." You're as dead as you could be.

Do you think God knew what he was doing when he created woman?

Acting is everybody's favorite second job.