Although filmmaking is collaborative and involves trust, ultimately it is the director who holds the whole picture together in their head.

The concentration of the elite athlete is akin perhaps to the concentration of the writer.

I think every single person perceives things differently. We are all singular.

I don't think good films have messages.

To me the question of inspiration is an exercise in hindsight. The truth is inspiration is mysterious at the time. I don't think it's ever a rational process.

One of the most ephemeral and important things is atmosphere and tone and it's very hard to put your finger on what creates that.

The great thing about being a writer is that you have a long, perhaps frighteningly long time in which to do your work.