On a film set, we're all glorified troubleshooters, really, as directors. It's not if a problem arises. It's when.

Some people are swimmers and they're born to swim. They're like fish in the water. I will definitely say it's someplace that I feel at home.

Typically, I like to talk and meet with actors face to face well before we start shooting.

Philip says to fear me. Do you have any idea how afraid I am of him?

ASK YOURSELF: Are your facial expressions in alignment with your true personality? Are they working on your behalf to project the best impression possible?

Sometimes with anger you can be much more dangerous than with skill.

I say love, it is a flower, and you, its only seed.

I worry about scientists discovering that lettuce has been fattening all along.

The history of civilization could actually be written in terms of the level of its women.

If you have work to do, don't wait to feel like it; set to work and you will feel like it.

the sentiment of immediate loss in some sort decayed, while that of utter, irremediable loneliness grew on me with time.

When I go out there onstage, I want to be more than just a blocky guy who waddles onto the posing platform. I want the girls to feel something.

I don't mind a big fascinator. I think there is more scope for artwork in a fascinator rather than a hat.