Change is almost always negative. Things degenerate.

My father worked for the same firm for 12 years. They fired him and replaced him with a tiny gadget that does everything my father does, only much better. The depressing thing is my mother ran out and bought one

I sued American Apparel because they calculatingly took my name, my likeness and image and used them publicly to promote their business.

I write the script; nobody sees it, not the people that put the money in the picture. I cast who I want, and make the film. That's why I've always felt the only thing standing between me and greatness, is me. There's no excuse for me not to be great except that I'm not.

When you are dead, it is hard to find the light switch.

The difference between sex and death is, death you can do alone and nobody laughs at you.

I consider myself a completely lucky filmmaker. I've had nothing but good luck. Everything I've needed has come my way.