One wants to be able to experience being other people, remaking a reality, remaking a life, remaking a certain world.

The dance that happens, between actor and director, is a very delicate thing...it's why people tend to work together on many films over and over.

Burt Lancaster was largely responsible for me becoming a director.

I'm not trying to push my political agenda on anybody. I'll do that like any other citizen by giving money to a party or candidate I believe in. I don't mind going out and endorsing somebody I believe in. But when we're talking about my films, I don't think my politics should have anything to do with it.

What I really want to do is produce. There isn’t much patience with a slow developing story line anymore.

Most human beings who are accustomed to attempting to see the world from various points of view tend to be more liberal than conservative.

You mustn't regret decisions that you make. Because the decisions are made out of your gut in a way and you have to stick with them.