The zeitgeist is ever-changing. If you try second guess what people want, you'll miss it.

I don't describe myself as a sociable person now. I can be quite... you know... grumpy? Is that a word? I guess I can be a bit grumpy.

One of my biggest disappointments is watching the trailer for the second 'Lord of the Rings' film and having Gandalf in it. Why? You know, he died in the first one, why give it away in the trailer just to try and sell a thousand more seats? It's daft.

If you want to be a comedian, go out. Do a week in Des Moines, Iowa. Try to make those people laugh.

You can't second-guess yourself as a filmmaker.

You can't second-guess baseball. You can't second-guess yourself.