Confidence Is Essential, But Ego Is Not.

I Wanted To Keep Exploring... I'm Not About To Choose A Series Of Movies In Which I Can Use The Same Bag Of Tricks And Style That I Used In The First Film.

I Don't Think Of It As A Competition - Which Might Surprise You, Given The Way Movies Are Reported Constantly.

One Of The Reasons I Loved Working With Tom Is People Feel They Know Who He Is... I Think Working With An Actor Who The Audience Already Has A Relationship With Actually Helps You In A Film Like This.

Actors Get Pigeonholed Very Quickly, Particularly Movie Actors. In The Theater, One Is More Used To Casting People Against Type And Trusting That Their Talent And Skill Will Get Them Through.

Directing Skyfall Was One Of The Best Experiences Of My Professional Life, But I Have Theatre And Other Commitments, Including Productions Of Charlie And The Chocolate Factory And King Lear, That Need My Complete Focus Over The Next Year And Beyond.