Today, where you come from seems less and less important, as globalization is the new order. I prefer the old world.

When things go right (and they go right a lot - you just got to keep trying) there is nothing to really laugh about.

The movie industry is brutal. It is dangerous. It is, for most, soul destroying. Creating art (music, books, films, etc.) can be beautiful and liberating, but trying to sell art, well, that is the movie business. There are few winners, and lots and lots of losers.

You can't put passion and obsession into someone's employment contract - either you are or you aren't.

The movie industry is brutal. It is dangerous. It is, for most, soul destroying.

I think most entrepreneurs would refer to themselves as "accidental". No one looks for stress and pain. You stumble on to it. Also, no one looks for pots of gold, it just happens.

Don't take yourself too seriously - learn to laugh.