Yes, actually ever since I saw his films and tried to write about them, Sirk's been in everything I've done. Not Sirk himself, but what I've learned from his work.

The Jews have never been ashamed of being Jews, whereas homosexuals have been stupid enough to be ashamed of their homosexuality.

So certainly, if we can tell evil stories to make people sick, we can also tell good myths that make them well.

The best thing I can think of would be to create a union between something as beautiful and powerful and wonderful as Hollywood films and a criticism of the status quo. That's my dream, to make such a German film.

The more real things get, the more like myths they become.

And I don't believe that melodramatic feelings are laughable - they should be taken absolutely seriously.