I think I avoid stepping into sentimentality by trying to be as truthful as possible with performances.

I always need a couple of highlights to really spark the passion for a project.

I love mixing amateurs and professionals.

My films do have characters who have trouble escaping the world around them.

I'm on this diet where you're supposed to eat only fish and meat.

My father was an amateur filmmaker who shot 8mm color documentaries.

[Depp] has real ambitions, but he is deeply afraid of being considered pretentious.