The traditional models for success are just also disappearing.

People are sort of numb to watching violence, but sexual activity is still as strong as it ever was in terms of generating response.

Traffic is about drugs. As detailed a portrait as I can muster about what is happening in the drug world, from top to bottom, from policy to how things move on the street.

My first three movies, I didn't start editing until we were finished shooting. That's unthinkable to me now.

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

I know why we can't have a frank discussion with our policymakers - if you're in the government or in law enforcement you cannot acknowledge that drugs are anything but inherently evil and morally wrong.

I never leave the writer behind, because you rewrite the movie in post, or at least I do. I always do, and I feel like anybody who doesn't at least explore that possibility is short-changing themselves. Editing is the most fun and most exciting part of the process.