I'm trying to make something every time that feels new and surprises people. Hopefully at least one person. But it's not like I turn it off. I don't make a movie and then go back to my normal life. When I'm finishing one movie the next day I'm thinking about the next one.

I went to do my first big movie when I was 17. I was in South Africa for three and half months, and I was by myself.

If you're happy all of the time, it's difficult to acknowledge when you actually are happy.

Every cent that goes to research is changing the lives of patients and their families right now.

It's always been strange to me that someone can say they're a vampire fan. I'm not a non-fan, but it's such an unusual thing to be a fan of. That's like saying, "I love zombie movies! I just love 'em! They're my favorite!" That's more of a psychological problem than being an actual fan.

I'd go and get really drunk somewhere ... in the street. Pass out somewhere and sleep in the gutter.

My dream job is being a pianist