I think it's that thing of growing up all the time watching American movies and listening to American music. It hits you in a way that's a lot purer because you are not in that culture that you're watching.

The people that impress me are Bob Dylan. The ones who keep working, year in and year out, and keep coming up with stuff.

I never felt like someone who was boyish and coming to terms with asking girls out or anything like that, which was what 'The Big Steal' and 'Spotswood' were about. But I guess that's the impression I left on people.

I like to call up ghosts of things past for myself when I'm working a lot.

It's hard to enlist the support of people you don't know, but it's critical to growing your career, finding new customers, and building out your team.

The energy of first-time directors is tremendous. They work beyond the limits for a hit in this competitive industry.

I have to trust something that gives me power; I have to believe in something, but in my career I have a lot of moments I cannot explain with God.

There are no right and wrong ways to work in this business, but there are some basic common-sense practices. Work very, very hard and always be prepared; never give up; and once you get the job, give them more than they ever expected: - Shine!