I had always planned when I started directing in 1970 that after a few years I'd get tired of looking at myself on the screen and say: "Hey, let's not do that any more." But then every once in a while something pops up. I'm not saying it won't happen again but probably the odds get less as you set yourself for roles that fit your age group.

I never considered myself a cowboy, because I wasn`t. But I guess when I got into cowboy gear I looked enough like one to convince people that I was.

I was drafted during the Korean War.

Instead of calling everybody names, start being more understanding.

I like a drama. And I think that's the basis of good films, or good plays, is to have a nice drama.

With people in high office, the old - you go into the extreme, which is absolute power and absolute power corrupts.

I had one well known director who kept saying, "Now Clint, this is what ...." And I'd say, "I know. I read the script. I'm the one who cast you as the director. Let me show you and you'll correct me if I'm wrong."