As far as what I do love, I love birds; I love lavender.

Here's what I don't think works: An economic system that was founded in the 16th century and another that was founded in the 19th century. I'm tired of this discussion of capitalism and socialism; we live in the 21st century, we need an economic system that has democracy as its underpinnings and an ethical code.

I just decided to make a movie. I had no training, no film school, but I had been to a lot of movies.

I don't want people leaving the theater depressed after my movies. I want them angry.

I don't want to do anything that violates my own personal code of ethics and morals.

I like BuzzFeed, and I understand the pressure that online reporters are under. But I think everyone agrees that, despite all the awesome kitten gifs, they're still obligated to be skeptical of government officials and ask the right questions.

The entire business world has figured out how to make huge buckets of money without hiring us to work for them.