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

I demand minimal for paid rehearsal and not always six weeks either.

I'm not comfortable with walking the red carpet in a tuxedo and seeing all the women with their boobs pushed up and all the men dressed as penguins - particularly when the subject of your film is the nature of violence and humanity.

The greatest single human gift is the ability to chase down our dreams.

When I look at a person, or a character, it is in every case the beginning of an endless journey. And I don't suppose I know where that starts. I know that I have to, like every other person, make decisions and have opinions. But I'm real careful to not judge crassly or cheaply someone else's life.

All I know is that my best work has come out of being committed and happy.

But it's also another myth to think that you should be as tight as a drum and not have any frailties or fragilities.