I always aspire to that, where it feels like the film was made by the characters as opposed to the filmmakers. I try to be invisible.

Be willing to get fired for a good idea.

I am better at math than spelling.

I think the way kids create is so inspiring. They're drawing a picture? They love the picture they drew; they're not tortured about it.

Music is thousands and thousands of years old and I don't think that basic, primitive connection to the language of music ever changes.

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

It's fun when you start a movie, because it's kind of like you get to go Christmas shopping... you get to make your wish list and you start thinking about what each character needs.