I've got "Sometimers." Sometimes I remember and sometimes I forget.

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.

And one thing Hollywood does well is sequels.

It gets dangerous when you start allowing people to validate your work.

I'm just trying to tell a good story and make thought-provoking, entertaining films. I just try and draw upon the great culture we have as a people, from music, novels, the streets.

If you can't take a hit, you're not going to last long, that's for sure.

I had a great education. From kindergarten to John Dewey High School in Coney Island, I am public-school educated.