I want to prove a point. That point is, actors are artists, not narcissists necessarily.

The simple fact of existence, of being aware that you are aware; this to me is the most astounding fact.

The perfection in theater is that it's over the second it's done

I've been delighted by Cannes and Toronto but I keep saying I don't know how good we're going to be received in America because that's where it's most challenging

You have to create a track record of breaking your own mold, or at least other people's idea of that mold.

People who have expertise or the luck to have rehearsal time with cameras have it over people who don't.

I need six weeks of rehearsal and women need nine months and it took me 15 years to figure that out