Well, that's what life is - this collection of extraordinarily ordinary moments. We just need to pay attention to them all. Wake up and pay attention to how beautiful it all is. Alexander Payne attentionbeautifulcollection Change image and share on social
It seems that our politicians see the world in black and white, so why not our artists? Did Woody Allen's 'Manhattan' have to be in black and white? No. But is it fantastic that it was? To see New York like that? Yes! Alexander Payne allenartistblack share on social
The biggest fear I have is to die with regrets, and of course that will come true. Alexander Payne bigdiefear Change image and share on social
When you watch a movie, you don't want to feel like a machine made it. You want to feel a soul. Alexander Payne feelmachinemake Change image and share on social
You begin a film more with questions than with direct intentions. It's more of an exploration and discovery. Alexander Payne begindirectdiscovery Change image and share on social
I don't feel despair because I am able to make the films I want to make, and that gives me hope. Alexander Payne despairfeelfilm Change image and share on social
Jesuits encourage an intellectual rigor in a way that I like. Alexander Payne encourageintellectualjesuit Change image and share on social
I guess maybe I try to make movies that are closer to real life than are many Hollywood movies. But I still try to stay within a commercial narrative, a contemporary American vernacular. Alexander Payne americanclosecommercial Change image and share on social
I think cynicism lasts. Sentimentality ages, dates quickly. Alexander Payne agecynicismdate Change image and share on social
Joe E. Lewis said, 'Money doesn't buy happiness but it calms the nerves.' And that is how I feel about a film being well-received. Alexander Payne buycalmfeel Change image and share on social
