I have dogs, and it's no secret that I find reptiles interesting, but the thing about reptiles is that they really just wanna be left alone, and I understand them. It's, 'Don't pick me up, stop holding me, don't look at me, just leave me alone.' I have to admit, sometimes I feel like that.

I just want to keep making movies that hopefully makes some kids smile.

How do you rebel in a family of rebels?

As a teenager I was more of an anarchist, but now I want people to thrive and be harmonious.

One of the pluses of getting older is you set some limits.

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.

'Knowing' is one of those movies where you're going to get the spectacle, and you're going to have the entertainment in the grand science fiction tradition. But also, it will perhaps stimulate some discussion to help you sort out on your own where you might choose to go in terms of your own needs. Now, I say that without preaching.