I've never been that much of a money guy. I'm more of a film guy, and most of the money I've made is in defense of trying to keep creative control of my movies.

I was never interested in being powerful or famous. But once I got to film school and learned about movies, I just fell in love with it. I didn't care what kind of movies I made.

I'm not much of a math and science guy. I spent most of my time in school daydreaming and managed to turn it into a living.

I've always been a follower of silent movies. I see film as a visual medium with a musical accompaniment, and dialogue is a raft that goes on with it.

I'm not in a contest. I make movies. I'm not a racehorse,

The secret to film is that it's an illusion.