"I don't like to be told what to do. I like to do what I want to do."

"I'm not a big fan of sequels."

"I'm a big fan of movies that are thought-provoking."

"You wouldn't think the colour of a writer's skin should have any effect on the words themselves. In a lot of the more ugly pieces, my motives were really brought to bear in the most negative way. It's…"

"I don't do drugs. I don't drink. I don't smoke. I just make movies."