In America the schools have become too permissive, the kids now are controlling the schools, the tail is wagging the dog. We've got to make a change there and get it back to where the teachers have control of the classrooms.

The best defense is not to offend.

People whine, 'I haven't succeeded because I haven't had the breaks.' You create your own breaks.

I think setting a goal, getting a visual image of what it is you want. You've got to see what it is you want to achieve before you can pursue it.

If I had said, "I don't stand a chance," one thing is clear: I wouldn't have.

Truthfully, I'm proud of each of my films in a certain way.

Unfortunately, people are re-interpreting the Constitution as a living document, and it's not. It's a solid-based document and it shouldn't be played with.