I think Van Sant is the most important American director we have. He takes the most risks. He's just pure to me.

From where I started to where I'm at right now I'm loaded in retrospect to the opportunities that I have. As far as money and the scheme of the world, I don't cash in. I do films because I'm sensitive and maybe stupid, and that I feel like I'm going to have fun on and feel like I'm going to have a good experience with. It's not about punching in and selling soap.

I saw the main character played by Mads Mikkelsen, and he's amazing. Hannibal had that going for it.

When people go at war they cheapen things.

I think Van Sant is the most important American director we have. He takes the most risks. He's just pure to me.

I'm not really equipped to do anything else but making movies. In every other aspect of my life I'm a total failure.

I have fun making films. I love making films. It's the only thing I know how to do. And I do it well.