I am an independent film-maker first and foremost. I have always cut my own cloth.
Humility is not a trait I often associate with America.
It's only at this age that I can say the word 'art' without flinching.
What is really important to me is a sense of humour and a mischief about life. Life is just too boring otherwise.
Creative freedom is an imperative for me, but it doesn't really exist in a Hollywood game.
They say now in America that final cut doesn't mean anything. As Harvey Weinstein said to some film-maker, 'You can have final cut. I'll open your film in Arkansas.'