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

Deception is a developed art of civilization and the most potent weapon in the game of power

Along the way, a lot of filmmakers get rid of things that are messy or don't fit in some ways. To me, I want to work with serendipity and things we happened upon. That's our job, that's what the form demands.

Be brutal with the past, especially your own, and have no respect for the philosophies that are foisted on you from outside.

Hasty climbers have sudden falls.

Hip-hop has a feeling element, it's not just about knowing music. It's not like classical music or jazz where you can go on raw energy.

Your college education is a key moment in life.