Making Films Has Got To Be One

'25th Hour,' Like A Lot Of My Films, Takes Place In New York City. I've Been Very Fortunate To Make Films In The City That I Live. I Mean, It's Great Going Home At Night Instead Of Being On Location.

Since The Days Of Slavery, If You Were A Good Singer Or Dancer, It Was Your Job To Perform For The Master After Dinner.

If You Have A Talented Family, You Should Be Shot If You Don't Use Them.

Any Time You Talk About The Look Of The Film, It's Not Just The Director And The Director Of Photography. You Have To Include The Costume Designer And The Production Designer.

I Don't Dictate, You Don't Dictate To Stevie Wonder, Not Successfully.