I started as a musician. I play the saxophone, but from the age of 17, I realised that it's very hard to make a living as a jazz musician in Australia. So I went for an audition and got an… — John Polson Copy Share Image
I like people. That's me. I like people on the street, and I also happen to like other people who have power. But I'll… — John Polson Copy Share Image
You can do a short film in three to four days, and then you can show it. Look at the careers you seen go… — John Polson Copy Share Image
All my best friends are women except for one or two. I feel women are superior to men, and I love having them around.… — John Polson Copy Share Image
If only I could look up and touch a tetromino-filled sky... Until then, I thankfully have Dream of Pixels. — John Polson Copy Share Image
I started as a musician. I play the saxophone, but from the age of 17, I realised that it's very hard to make a… — John Polson Copy Share Image
I made 'Siam Sunset.' In Australia, it was pretty much universally hated, but I did notice that almost any American who saw it loved… — John Polson Copy Share Image
I do prime time network shows like 'Blue Bloods.' I've done 'Fringe,' I've done 'The Good Wife,' done a lot of 'The Mentalist.' — John Polson Copy Share Image
TV directing is fine because you can come in and do a TV show in a relatively short period of time, and that can… — John Polson Copy Share Image
I do think Australians as a rule have a very good sensibility to them, and I think most people, if they were given the… — John Polson Copy Share Image
The Australian film industry has recognised Tropfest as a place to nurture young talent. It's a stepping stone between amateur and professional. — John Polson Copy Share Image
I would love to live stream them all, so if you're in New York and you come along, you can watch Tropfest N.Y., and… — John Polson Copy Share Image
I have an idea about building almost like a studio for some of the best Tropfest filmmakers, so they can come together and support… — John Polson Copy Share Image
I have a great team. A lot of my focus every day is with my television and film career, directing and producing, and I… — John Polson Copy Share Image
Artists need support, time and money to develop their ideas, and if people rip stuff off, you don't have to be that brilliant to… — John Polson Copy Share Image
Australians love to pump you up when you're nobody. Then, when you start to put your head above water and say, 'Well, actually, I… — John Polson Copy Share Image
