To be more involved and more aware is appealing to me.

A film goes through so many hands, that by the time it's done, it might not resemble what you thought you were making.

Granted, there are times when, for business reasons, you do something that's more mainstream. But even then, I try to find something that has a dark or subversive aspect.

Being a father is the greatest achievement and the most important thing about me. I have two great kids, no question.

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.

There was a time - before I made movies - when I was more forgiving, but now that I've learned as much as I have, I want to do movies that I want to see, that have their own unique flavor.

But I'm not particularly comfortable around guns.