Miller didn't write Death of a Salesman. He released it. It was there inside him, waiting to be turned loose. That's the measure of its merit.

Whatever hysteria exists is inflamed by mystery, suspicion and secrecy. Hard and exact facts will cool it.

Acting, I found, was the biggest charge I ever had. What other artist has it so good? Approval so quick?

The writer, when he is also an artist, is someone who admits what others don't dare reveal.

I was an outsider... but I was also sympathetic with people that were struggling to get up, because I struggled to get up.

A film director has to get a shot, no matter what he does. We're desperate people.

I think there should be collaboration, but under my thumb.