I hate pride, but if I were going to be proud of anything it would have to be something I'd done myself. Race pride is kind of stupid.

Half the pictures directed by men of reputation fail.

Both my brothers became physicians and I, of course, wandered into a business where the undisciplined are welcome.

I do talk less now because the sound of my voice saying over and over the things I said years ago embarrasses and depresses me. Why do I say the same things over and over?

Talent can be developed, gift is God-given. But artists have both.

We don't really need reviewers, just first-night reporters who will tell us faithfully whether or not the audience liked the show.

In a capitalist society, persons who create capital, like Michael Eisner, are given the staggering rewards.