Look at Walter Huston in The Devil and Daniel Webster: It's an incredible performance.

I'm not in front of the camera, they are. I encourage them; I build up as much of their confidence and ego as possible. They've got to take control; I can't act it out.

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.

It isn't glamorous until after the film is finished, and you are at the premiere and getting your picture on the cover of magazines.

I try to get the best performance an actor can give.

We all get paid very, very well, and we have responsibilities.

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