I'm quite neurotic, usually. But when it comes to work, I become extremely focused.

I wasn't born an artist. I was really good in science as a kid. I probably shouldn't have been an artist because I'm much more interested in science. But I was raised by artists. I can't really escape it.

My therapist in Paris once told me that being creative is a better form of therapy for me than sitting on his couch.

Too many women throw themselves into romance because they're afraid of being single, then start making compromises and losing their identity. I won't do that.

Maybe every family is dysfunctional, and that's the only thing in common throughout the world.

Never take no for an answer. It took me 20 years between the time I wrote my first screenplay and the time I actually got money to direct a movie.

I actually love Scorsese comedies. He's an underrated comedy director. I think his comedies are some of the best comedies ever made.