I dont feel despair because I am able to make the films I want to make, and that gives me hope. – Alexander Payne
Joe E. Lewis said, Money doesnt buy happiness but it calms the nerves. And that is how I feel about a film being well-received. – Alexander Payne
When youre a houseguest and you leave, its nice to straighten something up or send your hosts a useful gift. And when you leave the planet, its nice to have made a positive contribution. – Alexander Payne
I mean, look, I love movies, not just the ones I make… In fact, I dont like the movies I make very much. – Alexander Payne