Screenplays are not works of art. They are invitations to others to collaborate on a work of art.

I don't think it's very useful to open wide the door for young artists; the ones who break down the door are more interesting.

All the animals come out at night.

You know, when you're in your twenties you use a great deal of symbolism. You somehow think that a character standing beneath a cross is more interesting than a character standing underneath a billboard, but when you get a little older you realize that there's not much difference.

Those artists who say that somehow therapy or analysis will thwart their creativity are completely misinformed. It's absolutely the opposite: it opens closed doors.

Let's just shoot in black and white. Don't explain why. Have no reason for it. Just do it because it's interesting.

Screenplays are not works of art. They are invitations to others to collaborate on a work of art.