I think because I'm not a parent, my most immediate connection to childhood is my memory of my own childhood.

Even in this world where you’re getting everything you need and having this nice life, there’s still loneliness and longing and disconnection.

I don't understand the whole testing-numbers thing. It is not how I want to make movies.

Big emotions that are unexplained are really scary. At least to me.

Be willing to get fired for a good idea.

You have to be involved and relate to the characters in order to make a film that is true emotionally.

I like hiring people based on a feeling - this person gets it - rather than what they've done in the past.