I think one of the reasons people quit is because they're afraid they won't be able to get better and better; that they have to come to a zenith of some kind.

I can still recall the thrill of shooting my first film.

I suppose I would still be a communicator, maybe a musician.

Billions of people have seen and been influenced by movies in the short history of this industry.

It was 100 feet of 16 mm black-and-white film of a car coming to a stop sign, and driving off. I had to decide how to frame and light it. It was magic. There was a sense of mystery.

It's important to know that if you are dealing with shadows.

I was very happy sitting alone at a dining room table, writing a script.