I really respond to diversity, a broader landscape, with actors of different ages and races and backgrounds.

The world's gotten smaller by virtue of the Internet and new media.

But in a broader sense, when I have more control, I want to expose people to new ideas.

On his daughter, Ava: She is a relief from all the stress in my life; everyday she does something new and it is so amazing.

I grew up with no money. My kids will grow up with a lot of money and so it's really important to me, and it will always be a part of my parenting, to keep them conscientious and connected socially to other people.

People are sheepish when they approach me.

I want to make movies that people talk about when they leave the theater, that aren't clear-cut, but effective and fulfilling in some sense.