For us in England, the relative value of the pound against the dollar, that has a huge impact on how easy it is to get our films made in the U.K.

There's so much competition for leisure time, more than ever.

Billy Elliot' embodies the idea that anyone can achieve anything regardless of their socio-economic background.

If there's a British film in the marketplace that is successful on a worldwide basis - whether it's 'A Room with a View,' 'Four Weddings' or 'The Full Monty' - money follows, and everyone tries to emulate that success.

If there's any success that I've had, it is a direct reflection of the people I work with. We have a very smart team and an extremely hardworking team, both here in Washington and back in Illinois.

It is to be feared that those who emigrate to New South Wales, generally anticipate too great facility in their future operations and certainty of success in conducting them; but they should recollect that competency cannot be obtained without labour.

I don't regret any of the places I went in football. Everything gave me an experience or memories that I'll have forever. We had more success in San Francisco, but it was a great time everywhere. I always had fun.

I always and strictly tell Nintendo employees never to use the term 'success' to describe our own performance.