"I'm not interested in making films that are purely entertainment. I want to make films that have something to say."

"I'm a very obsessive person. When I get into something, I go all the way."

"I grew up in a neighborhood that was very violent. It was a very tough neighborhood."

"I'm a big fan of silence. I think silence is very powerful."

"I think the most important thing is to have a passion for what you do."