You see, I always divide people into two groups. Those who live by what they know to be a lie, and those who live by what they believe, falsely, to be the truth.

I like L.A., but I think whats changed is that the kinds of films I do, the mid-range dramatic film, has become an endangered species.

To seduce a woman famous for strict morals, religious fervor and the happiness of her marriage: what could possibly be more prestigious?

I'm ashamed to say the first play I saw at the Royal Court was mine.

There was a moment in the early '80s when I wanted to work on films and wanted to live in L.A.

If you take a really good book, then the potential is for a really good film. But you've got to get it right.

Masturbation is the thinking man's television.