Directing is creating a whole. You're able to combine different elements and create a film that is unique and true to your vision.

What you get is what you get. What you do with what you get, that’s more the point.

I was a sports fan, but I also went to peace marches.

New York is not conductive to theater. New York does not encourage its young. It does not encourage experimentation.

I don't want people to be inspired or offended by what I do. If you determine your behavior by what [other people] want, you're screwed.

My philosophy is, don't take no for an answer and be willing to sacrifice your entire project for freedom.

There's nothing more boring than unintelligent actors, because all they have to talk about is themselves and acting. There have to be other things.