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.

I don't think good films have messages.

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

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.

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

I think it's restrictive to typecast myself as a novelist because I enjoy other forms of expression. I love literature and I love cinema.

It's dangerous to think too much about how a film will be received. Filmmaking is not a popularity contest. Some would disagree.