My mother and father were interested in the arts.

I always wanted to design for films.

My house is not James Bondish at all. Sorry.

To be successful, you really have to put your ego in the background and try to be diplomatic to achieve what you want to achieve.

With Kubrick and most film directors, they are in complete control, but one can influence them.

A studio allows me more freedom. You can create your own sort of reality which is actually more exciting than shooting on location. You can conjure up a complete atmosphere of escapism for the public.

It takes courage to stay young, to make your enthusiasms work for you. Don't let anyone drag you down.