The older you get, the more you know about certain things.

I didn't have a problem with rejection, because when you go into an audition, you're rejected already. There are hundreds of other actors. You're behind the eight ball when you go in there.

Money makes your life easier. If you're lucky to have it, you're lucky.

It's a very stressful thing, directing a movie. You have the budget, you have the schedule, you are in certain confines, and you have everybody giving you advice about what to do.

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.

If De Niro wants to spend the twilight of his career as the McDonald's of master thespians, we can't stop him.

The saddest thing in life is wasted talent