We Americans are hard on almost everything. We are hard on our vehicles, our marriages and our heroes. Mostly, however, we are hard on ourselves.
This is a tough environment, and it's tough for everybody.
Film people can be quite ruthless and tough. I think it's because the industry is filled with talented, driven people chasing nowhere near enough work.
My father was very intense, passionate and over-the-top. He was my hero and my tyrant.
Anything less than gold is a failure to me. It's extreme pressure, but I hold myself to a high standard.
There's nobody tougher on the players than me. Nobody.
My parents were very, very, very strict.
I grew up under demanding people, that demanded things from you, expected you to toe the mark.
It's not hard to get your way when it's your way or the highway. People either follow suit or they're not around. I don't really like the sound of that, 'cause that sounds like a temper tantrum. I'm just very black and white when it comes to my business. There's really no gray area.
I can be very critical on myself and on other people; I can be very demanding.
I'm a taskmaster. I was brought up that way, and I'm sure I imposed that on my kids.
I've had hard coaches all my life.
