"I'm a big believer in the power of collaboration. I think it's essential for filmmaking."

"I'm not a director who likes to manipulate the audience. I like to let them feel what they feel."

"I don't make films to make money. I make money to make films."

"I once edited a film for so long that my editor’s beard grew three inches."

"I think the most important thing is to be a student of cinema."