I have no spy stories to tell, because I saw no spies. Nor did I understand, at that time, any opposition between American and Russian national interest.

If you're going to play a cowboy, show up with the horse at the audition

The more ambivalent you are and the more uncertain you are, then you can get something that you cannot anticipate.

The world was like a huge red carpet out ahead of me to be walked on. And it stretched on and on, no end.

I question the value of stars. I think they're overrated. They get too much money, too much praise.

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

One final thing a director needs: The ability to say 'I am wrong' or 'I was wrong.' Not as easy as it sounds. But in many situations, these 3 words, honestly spoken, will save the day.