"I'm a very optimistic person. I think that's why I make the kinds of films I do."

"I think the one thing that I've learned in life is that you can't please everybody. So you might as well please yourself."

"I think the most important thing for a filmmaker is to have a strong point of view."

"I've always been a fan of science fiction. I think it's a great way to explore the human condition."

"I didn't want to become a director; I wanted to be a movie."