Lady Gaga expressed interest in acting after seeing 'Machete', and I was able to cast her in a sequel because I could shoot her scenes quickly.

In 'Sin City', I shot scenes with actors like Bruce Willis and Benicio del Toro in just a few days, demonstrating the efficiency of my shooting style.

When I was making 'El Mariachi', I didn't speak Spanish, which added an inspiring layer to the story of creating a film in a language I didn't know.

I was determined to hire a real Latin actress for 'Desperado', which was challenging due to the lack of roles available for Hispanic actors in Hollywood at the time.

I often tell my actors that creativity is a powerful force, and engaging in different artistic activities can unlock new potential.

I thought if someone actually picks up my film, they'll be surprised by the action I included, even though I initially made it for practice.

The technology in filmmaking should enhance the performance, not overshadow it. That's why I cast actors like Christoph Waltz and Jennifer Connelly, who are masters at their craft.

I can shoot actors in just a few days by being resourceful and using sets that are conveniently located, like turning a hotel room into a hospital set.

When making 'Machete', I wanted to pay tribute to the character I never got to create, and the trailer we shot was a fun way to finally bring that idea to life. People kept asking for the 'Machete' movie for five years, even though it wasn't real at first, and we finally made it because the demand was so high.