'25th Hour,' like a lot of my films, takes place in New York City. I've been very fortunate to make films in the city that I live. I mean, it's great going home at night instead of being on location.

I consider Madonna a friend, and she sure knows how to work the publicity machine. Of course, I don't have breasts. If I did have, I'd be in the number one spot over Madonna.

You know that first of all your films have to make money no matter who you are.

I tend to favour films that have multiple plot and story lines, multiple characters and ensemble pieces.

I knew I was never going to play professional sport, but I loved playing and I went to all the games I could afford to.

First of all, what in this world does not revolve around money? But money is a big part of film, unlike a lot of other art forms.

I like people to look like they're floating.