Several times we were stranded in strange places without any money and with our credit cards cancelled - trapped in a hotel that we couldn't check out of because we had no money to check out.

When I follow my heart, usually the results are good.

I believe the important part of directing really is finding the right people for the right roles. Sometimes you go for what's expected, and sometimes you go against type because you think that'll really bring something different to the movie.

I did some film reviews for small papers in Finland and things like that to be able to keep living here.

I decided that, somehow, I had to get out of there and go to Hollywood. I had never been to America.

Just live in the moment and not be afraid to try things out and make mistakes.

You want to do something that shows some type individuality and talent and imagination - at the same time, you want to be truthful to the predecessors, because obviously the audience liked something about them and you have to replicate that experience to a certain extent.