I think the enemy is self-censorship. In a free society the biggest danger is that you're afraid to the point where you censor yourself.

Toy Soldiers was my introduction to film. I certainly didn't think I was doing art by any stretch of the imagination.

Any time you're trying to do a movie with a happy ending, it's very difficult because it's been done before and you don't want to be manipulative.

You get money out of acting. You get gray hair out of directing. Actually, I get more of a rush from directing.

If you're in the position to help someone and you do it, it's very rewarding.

Most good actors have a huge intelligence about the human condition and a real open heart to different kinds of people and behavior.

I wouldn't say I'm a method actor. I do research when I feel I don't have enough experience for the part I'm playing.