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I have personal beliefs and they are sometimes reflected in the movies I make, but I also reflect other points of view.

I don't much believe in the idea of characters. I write with words, that is all. Whether those words are put in the mouth of this or that character does not matter to me.

My beliefs encompass all religions. But I never show my religious inclination in my films. My characters have dark sides; they aren't the god-fearing characters. It wasn't a conscious decision. I'm a very lazy and emotional person who connects with the common man.

Other people's beliefs may be myths, but not mine.

I believe that the real expression of your religious beliefs is shown in the daily pattern of your life, in what you contribute to your surroundings and what you take away without infringing on the rights of other people.

For me, having characters who are part of a faith then allows me to talk about how that faith either works or fails them without having to attack the institution.

I consider myself a religious person. God is something very personal with me and I don't flaunt religion in conversation with others.

I'm not interested in forcing my beliefs on my readers.

My faith is very private to me. It plays an important part in my life, but I do not try and throw my beliefs at others. I have tremendous respect for all faiths and beliefs, but have a deep concern that religion and faith are currently a long way apart from each other.