I don't rehash the past. It's my baggage. That's all. I accept things as they are.

My films are the expression of momentary desires. I follow my instincts, but in a disciplined way.

I like skiing, among other things, because I have moments when I am alone in the mountains. That's fantastic, when there's nobody around you. You see miles around you, and the sun is almost down .

With each film, i need an artistic challenge so I don't get bored! I like to tackle challenges.

I did not have a reputation to defend.

It's very important to set your place in a concrete environment. I think Chekhov said that the important thing when you have a play or any kind of novel is to set the roots in a concrete place.

I simply think there's life after movies. I have to adhere to this philosophy, and therefore I like other things, and I have other passions. None are as big as movie-making, but they exist.