One of the worst things you can do is have a limited budget and try to do some big looking film. That's when you end up with very bad work.

There's always something that draws you away from the original script.

One of the worst things you can do is have a limited budget and try to do some big looking film. That's when you end up with very bad work.

I look for the ability to work. Directing is hard work. They don't teach you that in film school. Critics are not aware of it, but it is hard, physical work.

I was called recently in some article "Hollywood's Oldest Established Rebel." So I'm sort of working from the inside now, with still a little bit of a rebellious spirit.

As a producer, I probably am a little stronger than most, since I was a director originally.

In order to create art today, you have to compromise your art somewhat and be a businessman.