I always make mistakes and I always fix things up, as best I can, in the cutting room.

Compromise is part and parcel of making a movie. It's a question of the kinds of compromises that you have to make.

The funny thing is, strangers still seem to feel comfortable coming up to me and saying things, but now usually it’s because they recognize me, and they say nice things.

People cant help how they look.

I think success is a lot more healthy than failure.

I always have to presume that each movie is my last movie because I never know if I'll get money again.

Casting is great fun, except for the business of it. I love the casting process. I love the editing process. I love working with the music. And even prep is very exciting. But once you get there and the clock is ticking, all it is is stress.