The most gentle people in the world are macho males, people who are confident in their masculinity and have a feeling of well-being in themselves. They don't have to kick in doors, mistreat women, or make fun of gays.

Great stories teach you something. That's one reason I haven't slipped into some sort of retirement: I always feel like I'm learning something new.

I'd say, go ahead, shoot your shot. More power to ya if you can come up with a different angle on the character.

Go ahead, make my day.

Nobody, I mean nobody, puts ketchup on a hot dog.

In school, I could hear the leaves rustle and go on a journey.

You have to go with your instincts. I remember when I was about to make "Fistful of Dollars" a big article came out that said, "Italian Westerns are finished." I said, "Swell." Then, of course, the film came out, and it did something. I'm so glad for the dozens of times I haven't listened along the way.