Walk through Santa Monica and try to find somebody who knows a young man or woman who's in this war. Here, war is an intellectual concept. If you lose your son or daughter, it's no longer an intellectual matter.
Paul HaggisI try not to think of actors as I'm writing because I think you do them a disservice by writing for things they've already done.
Paul HaggisYou don't make a film because the audience is ready for it. You make a film because you have questions that are in your gut.
Paul HaggisI just want to thank people who take big risks in their daily lives when there aren't cameras rolling. I want to dedicate this award to people who stand up for peace and against injustice and intolerance.
Paul Haggis