It's a matter of pride to me to get the film done fast, to get it done well. I understand the need for compromise. There is no such thing as a perfect shot, a perfect film. The purpose of film is not to make a monument to oneself.
When I select a topic, it's usually a commitment of two to three years of my life.
When I was in school, I used to look out the window and see the big red double-deck buses driving by. It just looked so free.