I like violence to be upsetting. The only reason to do it subtley is if doing it subtley makes it more effective somehow.

Masculine ideals have become very confused in the modern world.

I always feel that crime films are about capitalism.

The crime film is the most honest American film.

Jesse James is like a Leonard Cohen song, I wanted to do something that was like a pop song.

Americans are not renowned for having a sense of irony.

It's a wonderful thing to go to work and have no idea what you're going to do.

I like test screenings. I like to see a movie with an audience of strangers. I think it tells you a lot.

Obviously, a power player in a criminal organization doesnt have to persuade anyone. He can just do what he wants.

I'm sure part of the fascination with the film is voyeuristic - that we go to see somebody who's been struck by lightning.

I think the film gives you a picture of a person. It gives you a complete picture.

I guess not being ‘just like them’ is a crime.

Israel is a fulfilled dream. Nothing that exists here existed here a hundred years ago.

No doubt the truth is hard to come by for those who do not like the sound of it - dreams and illusions are so much more pleasant.

It is because nations tend towards stupidity and baseness that mankind moves so slowly; it is because individuals have a capacity for better things that it moves at all.

I'm glad I took that time to work really hard on the music. I feel the effects of that now in a positive way with my connection with the audience.

A strength is what you do that makes you feel strengthened.

When a man doesn't know the meaning of the word 'fear', that might just be a deficiency in his education.

It wasn't until late high school and early college that I gained enough size and skill to make me welcome on intramural basketball teams.

I've been down a long road, but I promise you, it gets better.

When you make a record and have to go out on tour for it, you have to go out on tour for it. Whether it's going to be joyful or not, you have to do it.