I went to New York for a research trip, just because it has these iconic street canyons. It's one of the few cities that has sidewalks that are wide enough for a sea of umbrellas to be there.

I need to observe the people, and I think I need to observe myself.

I think that collaboration makes me a better director and observer and writer because I can look at things in a different way.

I always worry that me by myself, I'm doing the same thing I'm always doing and become too lazy and conservative in what I do, or too incestuous in my own thoughts.

Dance is so fascinating and I like collaborating with people a lot.

Sympathy is towards someone else, versus empathy, which is feeling like someone else.

Thank you for stitching me up" I say."I seem to have a talent for it.

There is a devil in every berry of the grape.

I love my wife dearly, and, therefore, I've never cooked a meal, romantic or otherwise, for her.

There is always the fear of unknown - racism comes from people when they don't know something, they are strangers to the other side.

You had to endure something yourself before it touched you.

There is a book of Revelation in every one's life, as there is in the Bible.

After months and months at the top of the polls, there is a real possibility that Donald Trump could be the nominee.

I think people are afraid to express their opinions half the time.

In any war story, but especially a true one, it's difficult to separate what happened from what seemed to happen.

I feel bad for young actors who become huge stars too quickly, because you haven't had a chance to practice your craft a lot.