I'm always curious about what happens when we die. And I'd like to think that somehow the spirit goes on. I'd rather not think that it's just about this.

I like being at that place where you can either fall or stand. That's where I think you really have a shot at doing something truthful.

Personally, my interests are ancient history and ancient civilizations. In my own life, I'd like to go to places like Easter Island.

There were two movies that asked me to go to Australia or New Zealand for long periods of time. One was 'Lord of the Rings' and one was 'The Matrix.' But I was actively involved at that time raising my family, and I couldn't really take that time out.

I would like to find a way to embrace what Led Zeppelin did, in filmmaking.

I love all animals. I have a fascination with fish, birds, whales - sentient life - insects, reptiles.

I went to New Orleans for the first time for Wild at Heart, and I kept going back to make more movies there. I've become very close to the city and part of me does feel like a New Orleanian.