I'm small, but I'm neither compliant nor agreeable.

The first thing you should do with an actor is not sign a contract with him. Take him to dinner. And take him for a walk afterwards.

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

What's called a difficult decision is a difficult decision because either way you go there are penalties.

Hey, you must be doin' good, 'cause I never hear from you.

I wouldn't go up on a stage now if you paid a thousand dollars for one minute of acting. It's a nasty experience. You're up there all by yourself. You're so damn exposed.

I like directors who come on the set and create something that's a little dangerous, difficult or unusual.