My creative partner is a writer, and he's got an executive producing credit on this film. We've made three films together and I would never underestimate the impact of a writer.

If people are worried about the size of their trailers, I kind of say their priorities are off.

The SAS is the most elite of the special forces in the world. They are not people who go out and advertise; they keep it inside. They don't want anybody to know about them.

Well I don't think I've scored my life exclusively to Ray Charles.

It was the era of Tab Hunter and Rock Hudson; they all had a certain look.

But, unfortunately, sometimes that affirmation creates a sense that you deserve special treatment and recognition in areas where you're not so talented.

The director's job should give you a sense of music without drawing attention to itself.