I don't feel the need to direct. I tried to get other people to direct Dances, but they wouldn't do it. They all thought it was too long. One director wanted to cut the Civil War sequence. Another thought the white woman was very cliched.

I always thought the leading actor should be the best supporting actor, because you're the only person that can help every other actor on the set.

I've always known that I'm a little out of vogue.

I think there's true drama in the formation of everything that we know and are standing on the shoulders of.

My whole life has been instinctual for me. I wouldn't do well in the computer world.

Here's the thing - the accent is cool. It's like a girl with big breasts - they get your attention first.

I think I'm a pretty right down the middle guy. I just think that's kind of who I am. I'm not afraid of my own journey.