I mean, what do you think creativity is? Nothing but self-indulgence. And the more self-indulgent it is, the more interesting it becomes. So I think that part of creativity is also falling in love with your own narcissism: accepting it, using it as an asset.

Creativity is narcissism. Creativity is falling in love with one's self as you create. It's self-indulgent.

Man's fear of sexuality is the basis of all horror from the male perspective.

The world needs change, change needs an activity. It has to be planted by a thought.

You ask actors what they would like to do, and you constantly keep them engaged. You want their engagement, input, and sensibilities. It's that intimate collaboration that is actually directing. I don't like the mechanicalness or coldness; I like the intimacy. It's like we are creating a child together.

The future is not about what you do, it's about what you stand for.

Doing your first film, it's very important that it's a commercial success, because that gives you a couple times to experiment until you have to hit the jackpot again.