The magic doesn't come from within the director's mind, it comes from within the hearts of the actors.
“I'm not a big fan of religion for that reason. But I am a true believer in God, and I have great faith, and I think that a spiritual connection with something is a really important part of our experience. That doesn't necessarily have anything to do with the church.”
“Older people, who just happen to have been around longer, may not be cleverer than the young, but they have seen more.”