In 1977, hip-hop literally wasn't outside the boroughs. But I was profoundly aware of the city through films like Saturday Night Fever, The French Connection, and Network. I had a friend who visited New York, and I asked him what it was like. He said, "Oh, it's great. Just wear a coat and don't look anyone in the eye."
Baz LuhrmannMy father made sure that I had lots of levels of education – from ballroom-dancing to painting, commando training, theatre and magic.
Baz LuhrmannOne of the great things about Sydney is that it has a great acceptance of everyone and everything. It's an incredibly tolerant city, a city with a huge multicultural basis.
Baz LuhrmannAll good, clean stories are melodrama, it's just the set of devices that determines how you show or hide it.
Baz LuhrmannIn this country, particularly, actually in times that are difficult, or from corners of America where you least expect it, unbelievable pure creativity has welled up. Generally because of the cross-fertilization... a Scott Joplin tune becomes jazz, becomes blues, and becomes rock 'n' roll.
Baz Luhrmann