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'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

What's really frustrating with movies is the lack of improvement.

It was the moment I learned acting is not acting out. After that light went on, I spent the rest of my life trying to figure out how to make other people realize it.

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.