I do like directing other people's material.

And I always had this idea for making a movie about a femme fatale, because I like these characters. They're a lot of fun, they're sexy, they're manipulative, they're dangerous.

You know, I listen to contemporary music all the time

However, ironically, I was baptized Presbyterian, and went to a Quaker school for twelve years

However, I spent most of my time in a Quaker school.

The camera lies all the time; lies 24 times/second.

I'm always looking for a kind of new musical entity to sort of move into a motion picture venue

I sometimes go for the strongest, most vivid colour on the palette, which in the case of movies is violence.

It's always great to discover a new star of tomorrow

So I like to try to go back and develop pure visual storytelling. Because to me, it's one of the most exciting aspects of making movies and almost a lost art at this point

The biggest mistake in student films is that they are usually cast so badly, with friends and people the directors know. Actually you can cover a lot of bad direction with good acting

An ocean of shimmering love exists in your heart. Tap into it today and rest in the undulating currents of the great mystery.

Where do the words gowhen we have said them?

Use your influence to make impact and help others grow

Your choice can either violate a spiritual principle of love or walk in it

Nevertheless, China was unfortunately unable to understand Japan's real position, and it is greatly to be regretted that the Sino-Japanese War became one of long duration.

The world of entertainment is built for big money. It's not built for small-scale projects that sustain themselves.

A lot of people dont understand how cargo coming into our ports matters, not just to Southern California but to every single congressional district. I want to educate on that issue.

Words express neither objects nor ourselves.

He who stands most remote from his age is he who mirrors it best.

He who is fair to look upon is good, and he who is good will soon be fair also.