I always wanted to direct. Directing is a lot more of a commitment though, a lot more time. I like directors who do very few takes, they know what they want.

You always learn something about movies. Directing or acting, there's always something new. It's the technological thing; there's always something to learn.

Movies are hard work. The public doesn't see that. The critics don't see it. But they're a lot of work. A lot of work.

When you make a movie, everyone should leave their own personal problems at home. When they start bringing those to set, filming can be very difficult... You don't need any extra drama. Put the drama into the story, in the characters.

Don't let yourself get attached to anything you are not willing to walk out on in 30 seconds flat if you feel the heat around the corner.

Time goes on. So whatever you're going to do, do it. Do it now. Don't wait.

New York is more exciting, I guess, than even Paris or London. New York's the center of something; I don't know what, really - the center of a lot of things. With all its problems and chaos and craziness, it's still a great place to live. I can't see myself living anywhere else.