Any journey in life, if not done for human reasons of understanding and love, would be a very empty and lonely one.

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

I learned never to listen to acting teachers because they don't know what the hell they're talking about.

I love iconoclasts. I love individuals. I love people that are true to themselves, whatever the cost.

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

I grew up in New York, and I have that in me, that be-honest-at-all-costs, don't b.s. me attitude. I say, If you've got something to say about me, say it to my face. And then we'll either talk about it or fight about it.

When you make the judgement as a network that there are only three candidates, you are censoring points of view.