I'm not going to turn down an Oscar, but I'm not strategizing for one.

I never dreamed I would be producing the Oscars. That was a huge deal for me.

There's no difference between a tacky Jew from Miami and a rap star. They both want the Cadillac and the Rolex with the diamonds.

You can't show a four-hour movie in a theater, really.

Having love in your heart doesn't count for much if what comes out of your mouth is ugly and bigoted.

Michael Jackson doesn't really belong on this planet. He's the most important figure in the history of music. He'll be remembered far longer than George Bush will. 200 years from now, people will be talking about Michael Jackson, and no one's going to mention George Bush.

I've watched 'Being There' over 50 times, and every time I watch it, I love every frame. I just wish I had directed it myself.