I'm interested in social commentary.

There's a conventional reaction when you see a star: You anticipate he'll be a part of a particular denouement down the road, so you don't worry for that character.

I thrive on production. It feels very much like a natural environment for me.

Whereas painting is a more rarefied art form, with a limited audience, I recognized film as this extraordinary social tool that could reach tremendous numbers of people.

My movement from painting to film was a very conscious one.

What's most galvanizing for me is the opportunity to be topical and relevant and entertaining. That's the holy grail.

I suppose I like to think of myself as a film-maker.