I hate the Communists and have for many years and don't feel right about giving up my career to defend them. I will give up my film career if it is in the interests of defending something I believe in, but not this.

I was not a collective person or a bohemian; I was an elitist.

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.

You've got to keep fighting; you've got to risk your life every six months to stay alive.

The essence of the stage is concentration and penetration. Of the screen action, movement, sweep.

Anybody who informs on other people is doing something disturbing and even disgusting.

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