When I was a kid, I loved Sherlock Holmes. I'm not interested in crimes. I'm interested in the mind of the detective and his process, which to me is a lot like the artist.

I realize that people need something to believe in.

I've always had a desire to write something and capture people's imagination like Peter Pan had captured mine.

I'm here right now and I want now to be the greatest time.

The film [Dream of Life] is the way it is because it was the rhythm of my life, and also because the director and the editor are both gifted and both fine human beings.

If you don't have what you need, just rock with what you've got!

My mother had no end of tragedy in her life. She would make herself get up and take a deep breath and go out and do laundry. Hang up sheets.