It's difficult when you have to turn down a tremendous amount of money because you don't like what the script is saying and you don't have any money.

If you find yourself in a movie that you have questions about, it's not a compromise to your integrity.

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 have personal beliefs and they are sometimes reflected in the movies I make, but I also reflect other points of view.

I learned much more about acting from philosophy courses, psychology courses, history and anthropology than I ever learned in acting class.

I ran spotlight. Swept up. Did box office. Ran the lighting board. But acting was the most fun.

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