I feel very comfortable shooting music, and I think you can see that.

The SAS is the most elite of the special forces in the world. They are not people who go out and advertise; they keep it inside. They don't want anybody to know about them.

The director's job should give you a sense of music without drawing attention to itself.

This devil loves mankind because men are going to always make the choice that will send him into ascendancy. He's been winning the game for a long time.

My creative partner is a writer, and he's got an executive producing credit on this film. We've made three films together and I would never underestimate the impact of a writer.

But, unfortunately, sometimes that affirmation creates a sense that you deserve special treatment and recognition in areas where you're not so talented.

It was the era of Tab Hunter and Rock Hudson; they all had a certain look.

It's very clearly stated in the film: You make your own choices, and what you're always fighting is ego.

But a writer's contribution is literary and a film is not literary. When you take that stuff off the page, and cast the people who are going to fit into those roles, that's what being a director is.

But the process of making a film is not glamorous. Certainly not my films.

Look at Walter Huston in The Devil and Daniel Webster: It's an incredible performance.

As soon as someone dies, frenzied construction of the future (shifting furniture, etc.): futuromania.

Our world needs more time to wonder and reflect but there is too much fast paced constant distraction. – Mister Rogers.

For me they are no different, reality and dreams.

I'm learning the power of going away for the weekend and keeping myself company.

If mass media, social isolation in the suburbs, alienating workplaces and long car commutes create a bunker mentality, the Internet does the opposite.

For the record? I have never been her baby. In fact, I reject the notion of coming out of her body. I prefer to believe I was hatched, or perhaps purchased.

In so many musicals today, the story is moved forward by a song. I don't think we're gonna try to do that.

Don’t underestimate the ripple effect of what you do. These kinds of actionshave toppled empires.

Remember how you used to be able to feel your bed breathing and the walls spinning when you were a kid?

I believe every person has the ability to achieve something important, and with that in mind I regard everyone as special.