If asked my philosophy, it would be simply this: Savor life, don't press too hard, don't worry too much.

In New York City there are interesting characters and there are interesting stories. There's a story on every street corner. I love it. I think that's what really attracts me to making films.

I can do anything - but that doesn't mean I should do that. I need to enjoy what I do. I enjoy making movies.

It’s been the structure of my life: you scheme and plan and try and fail and try again and accumulate and lose and win back, and then you tell.

I am persistent about everything I believe in. If there's a film I want to do, a record, a Broadway show - I do it. Everybody can hate it but I will still do it. I am fearless that way.

If asked my philosophy, it would be simply this: Savor life, don't press too hard, don't worry too much.

I'm a good party guest...the problem is, I feel like I'm working all the time. "Give us an Elvis Presley story! Give us a Frank Sinatra story!"