There's no point in making a film out of a great book. The book's already great. What's the point?
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I'm less comfortable making American movies because I don't know them so well.Neil Jordan
The most difficult thing is the organization of people and the expression of your intentions. It's very easy to have a picture in your head and to imagine that you've told everybody about what you need.
Neil Jordan
It's nice to work with Hollywood because there is never any question of resources put at your disposal to make a film as long as it is the right thing to do.
Neil Jordan
But everyone gets burnt, don't they? Certain things are outside of your control. I suppose the only thing you can learn as a director is to not put yourself into situations where it can get outside of your control. And that's what happened.
Neil Jordan
Films have gotten leaner and leaner, cutting out all variations from the story line.
Neil Jordan
And I think I often choose to do something because it's quite different from what I've done before.
Neil Jordan
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