Films are artifice. We're telling stories on film. At the same time, when it works, there is a real tough immediacy and spontaneity to it, and a punch.

I love humans; always seeing patterns in things that aren’t there.

Careers are what they are, they don't make any sense at all when you look back. We're not in charge of them.

Coming from a large family makes you feel protected - you have friends and allies.

Brighton gives me the heebie-jeebies. When I'm near the seafront I can't sleep, I can't eat.

I admire artists who are ageing and still retaining their edge.

If you're in the so-called public eye you have to watch your P's and Q's.