"A writer, a writer- you know, you should have this little voice inside of you saying, 'Tell the truth.'"

"When a man of principle battles a scoundrel, the scoundrel always at first has the upper hand. Because there are some things the man of principle won't do."

"I'm a big fan of dialogue. I think it's important."

"I'm a big fan of directors who have a strong vision."

"I don't like to be serious all the time. I like to have fun."