"I’d rather watch a bad movie that’s passionate than a good movie that’s boring."

"I don't believe at all in test screenings or sneak previews where you hand out questionnaires to the viewers to get their reactions."

"Filmmaking can be a democratic process. In which other people, other than rich white men, can make movies."

"I don't have a personal life. I just have movies."

"I'm a big fan of actors who are willing to take risks."