It's luck that one thing works out and one doesn't, it's sort of happenstance.

In a sea of stories, find the right one to tell, and the right way to tell it.

I think you get in trouble if you make experimental big studio films.

I'm so happy and relieved for the indie spirited film world because ... I don't even know if it's indie, it's just alternative cinema that's just different than what the studios are doing and it's a big variety in that category. Everyone always is complaining about the film industry but I think it's important to acknowledge when it's actually a pretty good time when that comes back around. I'd be remiss not to say, "Hey, it's a pretty good era right now for these reasons," and maybe that doesn't last or maybe it does, but I will acknowledge it.

I'd be fine to make movies and have them never come out. But you have to deal with the business side. You can't get too emotionally invested, because again, you've got no control. There's going to be some huge film out that everyone goes to, and it probably won't be mine.

Monogamy, monotony. There's only a couple of letters...

No one is asking what happened to all the homeless. No one cares, because it's easier to get on the subway and not be accosted.