I think Van Sant is the most important American director we have. He takes the most risks. He's just pure to me.

I think in some ways you learn more from the things you don't like than the things you do.

Acting is really scary, but it's also challenging, fun, hard work. There's always an element of improvisation with every actor, even when something is really scripted.

It sounds cliche, but success is your friends, your family, what you do, and if you're happy when you wake up.

When actors give their input, it can be very ego-driven, and directors are scared of that.

I'm not really equipped to do anything else but making movies. In every other aspect of my life I'm a total failure.

I feel that film, as opposed to theatre, is about capturing that one, real moment.

I saw the main character played by Mads Mikkelsen, and he's amazing. Hannibal had that going for it.

I have fun making films. I love making films. It's the only thing I know how to do. And I do it well.

Right now is a very interesting time because of the digital cameras, and the fact that you can edit anywhere. It's a great time to be a filmmaker, is a great time to be starting off.

I've noticed that sometimes when you keep things a little smaller, it's easier to focus on the creative aspects of what you're doing.

Certain levels of human understanding cannot be attained, it is claimed, until the brain can work in more than one way.

If we keep telling that life is unfair but do nothing serious about it, then life will forever continue to remain unfair!

Great faith it needs, according to my view, To trust in that which never could be true.

I would bet that the average teenager in this country has not used the word 'wisdom' in the past year

By mutual respect, understanding and with good will we can find acceptable solutions to any problems which exist or may arise between us.

Eva [Braun] wanted him [Adolf Hitler] to look his absolute best and he just didn't care.

George Clooney is great. He's incredibly prepared and he attracts a tremendously talented crew, which says a lot for him personally and professionally.

Can he who understands not God's word, understand God's works?

Once you find someone to share your ups and downs, downs are almost as good as ups.

The more you think and talk, the more you lose the Way.