"Everywhere we go here, I see there's a mission that's clearly related to the absolute necessity for security and survival that we forget about in the rest of the world.
"I’m grateful to witness it firsthand and bring those stories back."
"Since I was a kid, I have been moved and inspired by the story of Noah and his family’s journey. The imaginations of countless generations have sparked to this epic story of faith.
"It’s my hope that I can present a window into Noah’s passion and perseverance for the silver screen."
"There should be a separation between art and politics, particularly in this case given the astonishing history of the Israel Philharmonic orchestra, which saved so many Jews from death at the hands of their Nazi oppressors."
"My favourite genre of movie - if you could call it a genre, because there's not so many of them out there - would be the ordinary woman doing the extraordinary thing.
"The David versus Goliath-style fighting, one lone woman fighting injustice."
"My family came over from Eastern Europe in the late 19th century and lived in East London. About ten years ago I stumbled on a synagogue just off Brick Lane.
"West Dunbartonshire council says its ban is a protest against the killing of Palestinian civilians by Israel.
"I am not accusing West Dunbartonshire council of antisemitism. But its boycott is a gift to the growing pro-Arab, anti-Israel element in this country."
"I would like to wish Israel another 63 years of great joy, peace and a thriving economy.
"I've had the pleasure of being there many times and have seen it from a bodybuilding point of view, from a tourist's point of view, from an entertainer's point of view, from the governor's point of view. I'm looking forwards to going there many more times."
