Most human beings will not stand in front of a stage and tell you about the bad things they did.

A lot of times, we censor ourselves before the censor even gets there.

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

I've always tried to - when I've been able to - support young artists, no matter what medium.

Right now a lot of people are still choosing to go to Toronto instead of shooting in New York City, something I haven't done and something I hope I'll never have to do.

I respect the audience's intelligence a lot, and that's why I don't try to go for the lowest common denominator.

American slavery was not a Sergio Leone Spaghetti Western. It was a holocaust. My ancestors are slaves. Stolen from Africa. I will honor them.