i said to james wilby don't forget this. just enjoy every minute because it doesn't often happen that you're very happy to be where you are in the film world. you know. [laughter] >> it's so true. >> you mentioned sir anthony hopkins. i heard when you were trying to cast him in the part you had an unusual way of getting him the script? >> yes, a talent editor of his who was working -- we were editing another film "mr. and mrs. bridge," we were in the next editing room and i learned that the sound editor on his film that were putting together -- >> "the silence of the lamb." >> it was "the silence of the lamb." >> this film was a huge success, nine oscar nominations. best supporting actress for you, best director for you. three wins. one of those was for emma thompson, who you mentioned. james, was she your first choice for that part? >> absolutely. yeah. she was wonderfully easy to be with because she's sane. >> not a lot of actress is are sane? >> she's not crazy and she also has a great sense of humor. immensely talented,