We live in a world where art is always looked upon as the perfect medium. We live in a society where we can alter our body parts, we can act in the most perfect or right way. A lot of that is dangerous because, especially in the world of art, the chief enemy of creativity is being safe. If you're safe, you can't fall and hurt yourself. The older you are, the further down the crash is going to be. But if it works out, the higher the high.

The idea of narcissism, essentially, is and will be accepted as a virtue.

I believe shooting chronologically gives you a very fresh perspective and you're always aware of where you are in the development of the characters.

I don't have to go very far to see the power of beauty. Being desired, feeling desired is a very seductive aspect of our being.

I consider it a great honour that my movie Drive inspired so many wonderful artists to come together and create one ultra-cool glam experience.

I grew up in the '80s and John Hughes was the filmmaker making serious movies for teenagers.

But once you get down to reality, there's no one to play her and there's no movie. It would be ridiculous.