Society mends its wounds. And that's invariably true in all the tragedies, in the comedies as well. And certainly in the histories.

Above all, a director has to be a good captain.

I've come to feel very strongly, not as a joke, that if you appoint a committee of more than four people, their efficiency starts to deteriorate.

I used to think if it wasn't possible to be a family man and a totally dedicated artist, I'd rather be the former. I'm an idealist and a romantic.

I always work on the theory that the audience will believe you best if you believe yourself.

Undeniably the American art form, too. And yet more and more, we see films made that diminish the American experience and example. And sometimes trash it completely.

The minute you feel you have given a faultless performance is the time to get out.