The key is, how do you feel with the one asshole? They cannot be talked to. That's why they are assholes.

I'm a big believer that if there's something you really want to do, don't walk away because of the deal.

The traditional models for success are just also disappearing.

I'm still very affected and moved by their music - maybe in a way that's different from someone who grew up around it.

We [people] are a species that's wired to tell stories. We need stories. It's how we make sense of things. It's how we learn.

A real explosion is not only much more fun to shoot, it also helps the actors and creates an energy on set and ultimately in the scene.

You should never assume anything coming from a critical standpoint. You should go into everything assuming you're going to get crushed.