If you don't fail, you're not even trying.

When I did A Soldier's Story, I was very young and green and thought I knew everything-now I know I know everything!

There are films that I don't like, and then someone will come up to me and say it's their favorite movie. The movies belong to the people. You make them and you put them out. For me, I love the process of making films. For me, my favorite film is always my next one.

Where I think the most work needs to be done is behind the camera, not in front of it.

Why do we close our eyes when we pray, cry, kiss, or dream? Because the most beautiful things in life are not seen but felt by the heart.

Any good piece of material like Shakespeare ought to be open to reinterpretation.

I and haven't been unemployed for 20 years. I'm an exception to the rule.