I said to Tennessee, this thing is becoming the Marlon Brando show.

The camera is more than a recorder, it's a microscope. It penetrates, it goes into people and you see their most private and concealed thoughts.

I truly believe that all power corrupts. Such is probably the thinking behind every political film ever made in Hollywood.

I value peace, too, when it is not bought at the price of fundamental decencies.

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.

I was always a self-conscious person.

I used to spend most of my time straining to be a nice guy so people would like me.