"I didn't want to become a director; I wanted to be a movie."

"I'm not a big fan of the word 'masterpiece.' I think it's a word that should be reserved for the work of others."

"I think the scariest thing about a monster is not knowing what it is."

"I'm a product of the 50s and 60s, a kid who grew up with television and movies."

"I'm a big believer in the power of hope. I think it's what keeps us going."