New York is vertical - all skyscrapers.

I always get everyone prepared so there aren't so many arguments on set. I have a policy that the first thing I do in the morning is go over to the trailers and discuss exactly what we're shooting that day. It's time-consuming, but it reduces the chances of 'misunderstandings' on set.

I like changing the pace of my life, changing my discipline. It gives me ideas for how to see the world differently.

The scariest thing in my life is the first morning of production on all my movies. It's the fear of failing, the loss of face, and a sense of guilt that everybody puts their faith in you and not coming through.

The biggest edge I live on is directing. That's the most scary, dangerous thing you can do in your life.

Dad was a very gentle, sweet man.

Making a movie is like a marathon, and commercials are like sprints – they’re equally satisfying, but in different ways.

I think we’re lucky because there are very few people in life who get to do what we’re doing.

Never be shy to invest in yourself and in your own personal development, as this is your most valuable asset.

I always get role models, people from real life who’ve lived the lives of the characters, and talk it through together, me, them and the actor, a lot. That helps. We certainly have our disagreements. But in the end we trust each other.