I find that I always also manage to incorporate a simultaneous reflection on cinema history into my films.

I definitely find the technical aspects of post-production generally quite overwhelming.

I want people to have a new way of looking at the world when they leave the theater.

Certainly my films are cinematically unusual, and quite contemplative in their pacing compared to conventional films, but I think overall they are quite engaging, accessible, and even funny.

I think the biggest misconception about experimental film in general is that it is always difficult and inaccessible.

While the creative aspects of my filmmaking style are challenging in their own ways, I have developed such confidence and passion over the years that it has become much easier.

My work is not for everyone, but I think if people give it a try, they may be surprised by how entertaining it is.

I believe the world only gives us what we seek to find.

The inner light is the true soul of a man.

Society is our extended mind and body.

Thus did my siblings and I learn one of the hard lessons of life: the best way to strip the allure and dreaminess from a lifelong dream is, very often, simply to have it come true.

I feel like I got a whole lot of living to do before I think about summing it up in a book.

It's always better when we're together, somewhere in between together.

I think Easterners have to be dragged kicking and screaming to their mind about God, and I think Westerners have to be dragged kicking and screaming to their heart center about God.

I propose a limitation be put on how many squares of toilet paper can be used in any one sitting.

It's official. Highway patrolmen are not susceptible to the Jedi Mind Trick.

The most fluent talkers or most plausible reasoners are not always the justest thinkers.