I really do think you shoot for that beautiful experience of showing your movie in a crowd or room full of people, or even just one person who happens to go to a matinee screening.

Nothing is given to you.

When it comes to mastering a skill, time is the magic ingredient.

I am impressed when I go on the internet and see a lot of young people who've been influenced by the books, or I meet someone who tells me how it has changed their life. To me, that is much more real than sales figures.

Nothing is stable in the realm of power, and even closest of friends can be transformed into the worst of enemies.

You must always be prepared to place a bet on yourself, on your future, by heading in a direction that others seem to fear.

With such a deep rooted interest you can withstand the setbacks and failures, the days of drudgery, and the hard work that are always a part of any creative action. You can ignore the doubters and critics. You will then feel personally committed to solving the problem and will not rest until you do so.