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I've always found poverty a source of strength.

It never crossed my mind to make a film about Muhammad Ali or the Queen or any of them! They just come out of the blue.

Truth is quite constricting, in a way. You endlessly see at the start of a film 'This is a true story'.

To be successful at anything, you need the right to fail, not just occasionally.

The only way you can learn about making films is by making them, by putting your stamp on the thing.

I want my films to get audiences. I am not interested in making them just for myself.

Audiences aren't fools - their judgement really is important. And the true heroes of films are the investors. They take the risk, after all.

I'm Jewish; I'm not religious at all, and I wouldn't pretend to know anything about Catholic politics.

When I go and teach, it sort of opens me up in some way. And when you're open, you're more receptive.

I never thought I was very good at developing material. I grew up at the BBC where they sent you scripts.

I like a lot of takes. I just go on until the actors get it right.

As a director, my job is to protect. I protect scripts, actors, cameramen, designers.