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I'm Not Hooked On Cognac, But I've Enjoyed It Over The Years.

Martell Cognac Approached Me To Make A Film For Them That Represented The Spirit Of John Martell And What He Stood For As A Person And As A Visionary - The Qualities That They Felt Were Linked To The Brand Because Of John Martell Himself. The Creation Of The Cognac Had An Impact On The World. That's What Martell Cognac Would Like To Promote: People That Can Inspire Other Kids And Generations. They Have A Saying: "it's Not What You Achieve, It's How You Achieve It."

It Depends. When It's The Right Scenario, It's Just As Stimulating And Just As Exciting For Me. It's Just A Question Of Finding A Piece Of Material That Lights A Fire Under You.

My First Interest Was Always Music, And Somehow That Channelled Itself Into Films And Acting. I Don't Know What The Natural Transition Of It Was. I Mean I Acted A Little Bit When I Was Young And Like Any Kid Would In A Community Theatre.

I'm A Fan Of Ernest Hemingway Work And Specifically The Old Man And The Sea. I Researched The Relationship He Had With The Captain Of His Boat For 20 Years, Gregorio Fuentes, And That Inspired Me To Write A Screenplay About It.