Any nominations a movie gets helps to raise the level of curiosity in the public, so in that sense awards and nominations are important.

I don't speak up about something unless I feel strongly about it and until I've researched a subject extensively and have an informed decision about it.

Most movies are lucky to have one moment, one shot that you look at and you always remember that moment and that scene.

One of the best pieces of advice I ever got was from a horse master. He told me to go slow to go fast. I think that applies to everything in life. We live as though there aren't enough hours in the day but if we do each thing calmly and carefully we will get it done quicker and with much less stress.

I suppose a good director is like a teacher. I think that someone like David Cronenberg was very much like a teacher, because there's an openness, but a certain set of rules of behavior, and a certain conduct expected. But there's an atmosphere that's relaxed and conducive to exploration, and that is created by someone like Cronenberg.

I now realize that I was very fortunate to have grown up in many different places, surrounded by all kinds of people, all kinds of points of view.

I like movies that leave you with something to think about, to discuss, to debate, you know?