Michael become very upset and very sad.

Up until today we couldn't come to an agreement of what we thought was fair. As a defense attorney, I would have liked to see the case tried to see what the jury would have decided. But this was a good deal, and it was what my client thinks is right for him.

In this case, no one was cut, no one was shot, no one was hurt.

intended to forestall any more immediate response.

I deserved those penalties, but sometimes you try to be proactive. It didn't work.

Go out and make something that reflects your interests, your taste, and your ideas. No one will pay you to make something until you have a few things you can show that you've directed. I got my start by making short films on my own.