Film allows me to ask some really big questions with the time to explore them deeply. I love the form.

It never made sense to me that someone would achieve any kind of success in show business, only to become a jerk.

I like movies that are about real people in real time with real problems.

Kindness is not about instant gratification. More often, it's akin to a low-risk investment that appreciates steadily over time.

I'm not a masochistic reader. If something is just too dense or not enjoyable, even though I'm told it should be good for me, I'll put it down. That said, most of what I read would be considered high-end or good for you, I suppose. But, I also think that reading should be enjoyable.

One man's uplift is another man's sentimental hooey.

Each film is difficult, in its own particular way. There's a unique set of challenges on every movie.