I think I'll continue to work as a solo artist.
I work really well under pressure but I really hate doing things on a timeframe.
There are elements to the 19th century which just don't work for contemporary audiences.
You can't be a playwright without believing there's an audience for adventurous work.
My philosophy is very simple. To feel young, you must work as long as you can.
He who knows how will always work for he who knows why.
You don't work on something for six years and be blind to the myriad of other approaches.
I feel the need to work with my wife, Lena Olin, again.
I don't judge other people's work and I don't see enough of it either.
You'd be surprised how many movie stars still care about the work.
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