I really would like to be able to face all my superstitions that may have existed and walk under the ladder and do everything you're not supposed to do.

I don't think movies are the reason why this violence exists, I think it's going to happen whether movies are there or not.

Acting is like any other art form, in that you have the option to go very big or go very small.

Without impending on your own personal choice, there are going to be those that wear the hat of religion and those that wear the hat of science. I still don't really understand why they can't wear both hats, because personally, I think that they go beautifully together.

I've always had an interest in Louisiana, especially New Orleans.

One of the first signs of being depressed is that you lose interest in things. That's why I think it is important to stay passionate.

Yeah, my real name is Coppola. I changed it because they'd think I was some nepotism-oriented kid.