I can rely on me [being a director], unlike some actors. I never got anything less than what I needed from the lead actor.

Some people have got advice, some people have got horror stories. I like people that look you in the eye with a glow and say "It's gonna be cool."

There has to be a mathematical explanation for how bad that tie is.

From an over-arching point-of-view, in war there is heroism on both sides. Obviously, the victor gets the spoils, the victor gets to write history, but there's heroism and compassion on both sides, and to me that's very important.

Nobody wants zealotry in a police force, you know? You do want to know that the guy who's got that badge, is confident enough to judge a certain level of benign corruption. Like a man steals some food to feed his starving children.

When I was a little kid, I used to really embarrass my parents.

I hate having long hair. It's like walking around with a dead koala on your back!