Movies were never an art form, they were entertainment. It just evolved into an art form from there, and it's still evolving in different ways.

As long as the protagonist wants something, the audience will want something.

The Oscars demonstrate the will of the people to control and judge those they have elected to stand above them (much, perhaps, as in bygone days, an election celebrated the same).

Films have degenerated to their original operation as carnival amusement - they offer not drama but thrills.

I'm not the guy to ask about politics. I'm a gag writer.

There's nothing in the world more silent than the telephone the morning after everybody pans your play. It won't ring from room service; your mother won't be calling you. If the phone has not rung by 8 in the morning, you're dead.

As you all know first prize is a Cadillac El Dorado. Anyone wanna see second prize? Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired.