I lived in Indonesia for four years and I understand trance and magic and where it comes from.

I love directing Shakespeare on film. It's fantastic that the actors would do exactly the same thing and be true to their part.

A performance can have amazing visuals and special effects, but it has to tell a good story, even if that story isn't original.

I know I'm missing something, but those who have children are missing what I get to do. And frankly, I'm probably missing more of what I don't want than what I do. Some may call me selfish or narcissistic, but I don't want to spend my time going to PTA meetings. The only way I could have children and do the work I do is to have a househusband - and I'm not attracted to a househusband. I'd rather affect children with the work I do.

One of the reasons I love to jump back and forth between mediums is that film does allow me to be more literal. I can go to the real place. I can go to the Coliseum, and I don't have to fake it.

That's my policy - to be positive, to just hope that something will happen. If you start with all your fears, your receptivity is for the negative.

There is incredible power in the arts to inspire and influence.