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

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.

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

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.

There is no other formula for a happy life than frequently focusing one's energy and time on the brighter side of life.

Laughter gurgled up from inside her. She'd just mugged a mugger. Look out, world.

Of all the paths [that] lead to a woman's love Pity's the straightest.

It has always been the aim of royalty and aristocracy to lower the individual liberty and independence of the common people. A baron and a minute-man could not breathe the same air.

I'd love to travel more. I really look forward to traveling with my kids. I'm just waiting for them to want to travel with me.

No reporter is flying around in borrowed twin-engine airplanes.

Slovakias joining the OECD in 1999 is totally dependent on meeting economic reforms required such as transparency and legislation that permits fair and open conduct of trade and business.

Talent is what you possess; genius is what possesses you.

a deviation from propriety scarcely ever escapes punishment.

I'm a lovable, harmless, lovable, little fuzzball.