The work of the director is the work of constructing the shot list from the script.

Luck, if there is such a thing, is either going to favor everyone equally or going to exhibit a preference for the prepared.

What we're trying to do is find two or more shots the juxtaposition of which will give us the idea.

The main question in drama, the way I was taught, is always, 'What does the protagonist want?' That's what drama is. It comes down to that. It's not about theme, it's not about ideas, it's not about setting, but what the protagonist wants.

When we fear things I think that we wish for them ... every fear hides a wish

Invent nothing, deny nothing, speak up, stand up, stay out of school.

We all hope. It's what keeps us alive.