Every writer, to some extent, writes about himself.

I like films to have something inside, I don't mean a message, I mean something from the soul.

In Italy the censor is very old and there are many judges and psychiatrists who analyse you.

I like women, especially beautiful ones. If they have a good face and figure, I would much prefer to watch them being murdered than an ugly girl or man. I certainly don`t have to justify myself to anyone about this. I don`t care what anyone thinks or reads into it. I have often had journalists walk out of interviews when I say what I feel about this subject.

My daughter, Asia, has been in many of my movies. I love working with her. In the beginning, I was not supportive of her being an actress, but now I think she is fantastic.

I also don't like films that are made just to make money, no this kind of film I don't like.

The psychiatrists examine you and ask you about your life and work, and then they decide whether your film can be shown or not. It's a horrible experience.