If I like a film, I usually appreciate the way it was made the first time.

If I was not a film-maker I'd probably be a musician. I like Kanye West, Jay-Z, R&B, classical, jazz and all kinds of music, but I'd say soulful World Music is my favorite.

I'm able to inspire other people, to see the potential of a career, they can look to me and see that they can do it.

Honestly, I do spend most of my time between films trying to get the next one made.

My guiltiest pleasure is reading a novel with a glass of wine. I love to read voraciously. I always have. And I love to lose myself in a good book.

I don't over-think my existence. I'm a very imperfect person, like most of us are. I'm also a very busy person. I have a family. I have a career. I'm a professor at NYU. I have a full life for which I feel grateful every day.

If I like a film, I usually appreciate the way it was made the first time.