Because, you know, you're in Utah. And because of its political conservatism, if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere.

When I was young, I said to myself, "You've got to make the most of your life." It's all about taking risks. Push yourself to do as much exploration as possible. Find yourself. Because sometimes we think we've found ourselves, but it's only part of ourselves we've found. We haven't pushed ourselves far out there where we make mistakes and things don't work out, but at least we've discovered something. I felt that's what my life had to be.

People are becoming more and more aware of how the dominance of development and business is altering their lives and, in particular, their own heritage.

Whereas money is a means to an end for a filmmaker, to the corporate mind money is the end. Right now, I think independent film is very confused, because there's excess pressure in the marketplace for entertainment to pay off.

It's good to say, 'Look, I can't always be right, but my gut tells me this' - and then you confirm with your gut.

I have a very low regard for cynics. I think it's the beginning of dying.

Be careful of success; it has a dark side.