I've discovered that I can't trust the ratings board at all, because they have - to my mind - a perverted point of view about what's appropriate for children. They think that if you see any part of a male or female anatomy, we have to protect children from it, which is not true, and they think almost any level of violence is okay for children, which is absolutely not true... They're really off the mark.

Everyone hooks up with George Clooney. He's a genuinely cool guy. He's using his powers for good.

A good director is very well prepared, and knows exactly how he's going to cut the film, so the shooting is as efficient as possible.

Women, in order to recharge their batteries, gather in groups. They can recharge their batteries with their sisters. I tend to recharge my batteries in solitude, therefore the motorcycle trips. I need to be alone. As a matter of fact, I have to be careful. I could turn into a hermit.

I love women. I always have. I'm not pretending that I understand them, but I just love women. I love being in their presence and I love everything about them.

Directing is a huge amount of work with very little payoff, and a quarter of the money, and nine times more time spent.

When I watch a film I get swept away. I don't really watch the camera.