It was important on The Shipping News to have my house far enough away from each location so I had this time in the morning to think about my shots and still remain open to surprises once I got to the set.
“Everybody has a high point and a lot goes into that: timing, situation, general consciousness.”
“Arafat contradicts himself every five minutes. He always plays the double-cross, lies even if you ask him what time it is.”