I don't think it's a director's job to peek behind the curtain too much.

How do I respond to criticism? Critically. I listen to all criticism critically.

So with 'There Will Be Blood,' I didn't even really feel like I was adapting a book. I was just desperate to find stuff to write.

Clinton used to like to get out of the White House a lot. He would take night trips to McDonald's, and stuff like that. I think he wanted to get out of the house.

I'm not really a Sundance baby, but they helped me so much I feel I have to acknowledge it.

My older sister was at the cusp of new wave, and I had older brothers from my father's first marriage who were rock 'n' roll guys, so I was exposed to a lot of popular culture.

I write from my stomach.