"The thing about smart people is that they seem like crazy people to dumb people."

Do not be afraid to fail. Be afraid not to try.

The real world is the most abstract thing of all.

Some women choose to follow men, and some women choose to follow their dreams. If you're wondering which way to go, remember that your career will never wake up and tell you that it doesn't love you anymore.

"We must constantly challenge our assumptions and be willing to change our minds."

I always try to push the boundaries of what cinema can do.