Russia has cultivated an opaque network of patronage across the region that it uses to influence and direct decision- making.

For a long time, there was this rumor that I turned down doing 'Austin Powers,' which is not true. While they did send me the script, I don't think I was ever a serious consideration to direct it. I'm sure they probably sent it to 20 others as well.

I liked it because they just started service down here from Manchester, (N.H.,) ... It's not nonstop, but it's a direct flight. They seem to be doing something right. They got us in early.

I want to direct one day. I want to write my own thing and really be behind the scenes because you have more creative control.

I've promised not to direct any films in the next two years so as to make full preparations for the Olympics.

We are doing everything we can to make this as easy as possible on everyone. I have ordered signs that will direct people to the new locations for the offices and hopefully that will help some.

It is not to the softer and more perishable parts of his massy mind, I would direct my attention; but to those veins of a primitive formation, which, now that time has loosened and removed all else, still stand out as the iron frame work of his being.

I think the potential to squeeze the market is very, very real, regardless of whether it comes from direct bidding or elsewhere.

Let me put it this way: I would like to direct a successful film. An unsuccessful film I would not like to direct. Films are very difficult.

My music is a direct reflection of the eclectic person I am. I don't like to be stuck in an R&B box.