I don't like to use the word 'remake', I think reinterpretation is a better word. It's just a matter of respecting the source, and then trying to make your own film, and trying not to be inhibited by being so beholden to every single thing... We respect the source, but we make changes to it.

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

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.

He revolutionized music videos. Before Michael Jackson, MTV refused to play African-American artists.

I always give the example, if you turn on the radio today, black radio, Lenny Kravitz is not black. Bob Marley wasn't black: in the beginning, only white college stations played Bob Marley.

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