Kids are always open to anything. It's very rare that a kid isn't extremely eager to make you happy.
The main thing on film is you want to be innocent to the moment.
Nobody feels like an adult. It's the world's dirty secret.
I like relaxed sets. I like to feel that I can make a mistake without feeling like I'm costing somebody money. I like a sense of freedom. I like it when people are open and are willing to let you do your work.
When there is tension, arguments and money problems, it's tough to do your work. Some people thrive on that. I don't.
You never know if it's any good until people respond to it. You know how it feels when you do it, but there's so many things involved. The thing you do realize is, if the movie isn't any good, then it's your fault. That's what you think about.
There's nothing like walking onto a Hollywood sound stage.
My ability to keep cool in a crisis is based entirely on not knowing all the facts.
Rather than believe that Watson and Crick made the DNA structure, I would rather stress that the structure made Watson and Crick.
That one individual should awaken in another memories that belong to still a third is an obvious paradox.
But, I would be naive not to recognize the number of musicians who tell me they have been influenced by me and sight me - as well as Alex and Neil - as a musician who has been a positive influence on their playing.