Normally in dangerous situations I have a getaway car.

It's nice to be important, but it's also important to be nice. Never forget that.

A good wife must be strong enough to pull a plough and have a very erotic physique.

I think in all small towns, all kind of working class communities around the world. They are kind of similar.

I've never really done any interviews as myself.

I have been incredibly fortunate to be able to work with good directors and for me it's not really a plan each time I'm on a set with one of them; I think about what I can learn from them because I'm very aware that my filmmaking skills are very modest.

I think if you come from a history of persecution you have to develop a sense of humour.