One must never set up a murder. They must happen unexpectedly, as in life.

Drama is real life with all the boring parts cut out.

It seems to me that television is exactly like a gun. Your enjoyment of it is determined by which end of it you're on.

In films murders are always very clean. I show how difficult it is and what a messy thing it is to kill a man.

Man does not live by murder alone. He needs affection, approval, encouragement and, occasionally, a hearty meal.

Television has done much for psychiatry by spreading information about it, as well as contributing to the need for it.

In reference to the murder scene in 'Dial M for murder' As you have seen on the screen the best way to do it is with a scissor.