We're better at predicting events at the edge of the galaxy or inside the nucleus of an atom than whether it'll rain on auntie's garden party three Sundays from now.

The fact is that people are attracted to new work and by new work.

One of the nice things about the world of filmmaking is that you make friends in the business.

Words are sacred. If you get the right ones in the right order you can nudge the world a little.

I consider myself to be a very fortunate person and to have led a very fortunate life.

I've lost all capacity for disbelief. I'm not sure that I could even rise to a little gentle scepticism.

I've got no interest in educating or instructing people.