The second time I was banned was when I directed a film called Xiu Xiu. I was banned for three years from China.
Because I am hard, you will not like me. But the more you hate me, the more you will learn. I am hard but I am fair.
I firmly believe that you live and learn, and if you don't learn from past mistakes, then you need to be drug out and shot.
What is your major malfunction?
It's my firm conviction that when Uncle Sam calls, by God we go, and we do the best that we can.
A day without blood is like a day without sunshine!
Without discipline, there is no Marine Corp.
To be honest, I couldn't hold a conversation with anybody in any language other than English - and that's a struggle sometimes!
Let me tell you, people go on and on about what a great idea electricity was, but I'm going to put toilet paper right next to the wheel and say those are the best ideas anyone's ever had. Scoff at it if you will, but try living for two millennia without it and then we'll talk.
Even weak men when united are powerful.
I'm completely in love with the world but also terrified of it. It creates some overwhelming feelings. Wanting to battle out that joy and fear is part of my music.