There's always someone telling you not to do something. The main thing is just to ignore them.

You should never try irony or self-effacing humour.

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

Altman was told they wouldn't do the film with me. He could easily have abandoned me, but he stood by me and really bailed me out.

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

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

I'm six foot four and a half and I have a temper. It's reserved for very important issues. If someone is asking me to make an artistic concession, then I'll become a madman.