I also feel that the only thing more gratifying than working with someone who you've worked well with is working with someone new and coming up with something great.

I didn't go to film school so my learning was done out in public and showed up on the screen.

Especially after the Twin Towers, we're so terrified of 'Arabic' people. And talk about stereotypical negative portrayals of people of certain groups, if you look at the portrayal of Arabic people in Hollywood films, it's just appalling. They've always been just the easiest of targets - along with native Africans and what have you.

Nothing beats a live performance. Nothing.

The only people that can make peace are the parties to the conflict, and just as they are responsible for the conflict and its consequences, so should they be given responsibility and recognition for the peace.

You learn you have to accept the way things are, and the sooner you accept them, the sooner you become at peace with them, and then the things start to get better.

The war is not planned. I don't believe that any responsible person plans it. But it's thought as possible.

God blessed me with a peace that surpasses understanding.