I'm not a big fan of horror movies, especially the recent teen-slasher sort of ones.

Most horror films fail to scare me. I think 'The Ring' plays more as a psychological thriller. It's smarter, there's more character development and some of the themes explored go a little deeper.

It's a great challenge to come from little New Zealand and beat the odds in Hollywood.

I think it's part of my personality - I love to travel I love different cultures and philosophies and perspectives on things.

I love new places, new people, new ideas. I love cultural differences, and I'm fascinated by the truth - all the different versions of it.

My mom sent me money for a car, but the cops impounded it because I had no insurance.

My dad was my hero when I was a young boy. And then it's a toss-up between Han Solo, the New Zealand All Blacks Rugby team, and Marlon Brando.

You set goals in order to become the person it takes to achieve them

Progress has not brought about universal happiness...

When I do documentaries, my best information ends up on the cutting-room floor. People have trouble dealing with sexual honesty.

When hopes and dreams are loose in the streets, it is well for the timid to lock doors, shutter windows and lie low until the wrath has passed.

When what is good comes of age, and is likely to live, there is reason for rejoicing.

Pickup lines never work...I think someone clever, witty and funny is very attractive.

My experiences always influence my writing, but usually only on an emotional level. I have experienced death of a family member and it's easy to dredge up those feelings and get them on the page.

Ugliness without tact is horrible.

I do not like to see men walk away from women in late middle age.

You can't win all the time. There are guys out there who are better than you.