I want to be the Cecil B. DeMille of science fiction.

I wanted to do another movie that could make us laugh and cry and feel good about the world. I wanted to do something else that could make us smile. This is a time when we need to smile more and Hollywood movies are supposed to do that for people in difficult times.

The bones of the story of 'War Horse' is a love story. That's what makes it universal.

Science fiction really is the only genre that lets you use your imagination without limitations.

And I may often question choices I make as a producer. But I've never questioned the choices I make as a director.

In high school, I got smacked and kicked around. Two bloody noses. It was horrible.

I'm not really interested in making money. That's always come as the result of success, but it's not been my goal.