Not taking a risk is a risk. That's how I see it.

The art of making a film and its content are far more interesting to me than the result or impact.

As an artist I just can't think of a better life than the one I've been blessed with. It's just a great ride.

There's a lot of money to be made by strip-mining and drilling the dirtiest oil on the planet. But why should the rest of us pay the price?

When I grew up, shame was used as a tool for check and balance. If you stood a chance of hearing someone say, "Shame on you," or "You should be ashamed of yourself," you thought twice. It doesn't seem to be a factor today.

When did Noah build the boat? - Before the rain.

I was seen in earlier years by family members and people of authority as somebody wasting his time. I had trouble with the restrictions of conformity. It made me edgy.