I'd love to make films in England, and I tried to. I think there's a wealth of amazing talent and astonishing writing over here; there just seems to be more of a culture of developing films than actually making them.

I think it's a mistake to try and overthink how you are going to be received, because that assumes that you are going to be received in the first place.

I look for challenges. I really do.

What attracted me to 'Eclipse' was that it is a great story and a tremendous challenge for me as a filmmaker.

I think when romantic comedies are done well, it's a great genre. 'When Harry Met Sally' is kind of a benchmark for me, but I'm very happy to admit that I love 'Pretty Woman.' I do! It's a great film, and so is 'Sixteen Candles.' I was a big John Hughes fan - still am. I have moments where I have to watch a Hughes film.

A man nearly always loves for other reasons than he thinks. A lover is apt to be as full of secrets from himself as is the object of his love from him.

I know most people use their phones to tell time, but there's something very romantic and beautiful about a timepiece.

I think marriage is ghastly.