Mozart was born Mozart. Charlie Parker was born Charlie Parker.
I'm a believer in paying your dues.
A lot of times, L.A. is desaturated, and cement and freeways, and downtown.
Maybe I am just a jerk.
I'm first and foremost interested in the story, the characters.
I think 'Pan's Labyrinth' is genius.
If you don't cast well, you can be in real trouble.
One of the first lessons you learn as an actor is to listen.
As a director, if you know what you want, then it's not scary.
Of all studios that should be doing 2-D animation, it should be Disney.
I have motor oil running through my veins.
Pixar films are not realistic. They are believable for the worlds we are creating.
When you're a director, you really live whatever you do.
'Puffball' is a love story... no, it's a life story.
Peace if possible, truth at all costs.
I remember praying for peace all the time as a kid.
Nobody can bring you peace but yourself.
In moderating, not satisfying desires, lies peace.
To insure peace of mind ignore the rules and regulations.
Before, for me, peace could have been synonymous with boredom.
I really am a woman at peace.