One of the most recent things we did [in Perceval Press] is a reissue of a fantastic documentary about Russian prison tattoo culture by Alix Lambert called The Mark of Cain. We've done books from Twilight of Empire, that actually has forewords by Howard Zinn and Dennis Kucinich and others, to books of poetry, photography, painting - all kinds of books.

You know, real life doesn't just suddenly resolve itself. You have to keep working at it. Democracy, marriage, friendship. You can't just say she's my best friend. That's not a given, it's a process.

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

In a lot of ways, I envy someone like Omar Sharif who lived in a hotel for decades.

There's no excuse to be bored. Sad, yes. Angry, yes. Depressed, yes. Crazy, yes. But there's no excuse for boredom, ever.

I don't like people who get into fights about football - or anything else.

When I have a day off, I won't spend it at a Hollywood party. I'd rather be at home with paints and a blank canvas.