It's interesting that when economic times were the hardest, that's when many people embraced liberalism.

The worst nightmare I ever had about Vietnam was that I had to go back. I woke up in a sweat, in total terror.

Conspiracy nut, leftist, madman. These are terms of dismissal so you don't have to listen to the argument. It would be healthier and more fun to hear what someone has to say.

For some reason, television still bores me. Even the best shows.

You do the best job you can. You take it step by step. It's hard enough to make a movie. If it works, that's great. If it means something beyond the moment to somebody, they can take it and it lasts through the years, we'll see.

I've changed my style constantly, so I'm not sure I have one defined style, except perhaps style of subject matter.

I've been to war, and it's not easy to kill. It's bloody and messy and totally horrifying, and the consequences are serious.