The belief that the good in American society will finally win out... I don't believe any more.

I spoke without fear of contradiction. I simply did not suffer self-doubt.

I may be getting old, but not foolish.

You have to remind people of their own struggles. It's a responsibility.

I'm going to make a film where not one word is really important. I'm going to make it all action.

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

I owe Bankhead a gift; she made a director out of me.