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

I joined the Communist Party late in the summer of 1934. I got out a year and a half later.

Never underestimate the narcissism of a writer.

I was not what you'd call a first-class actor, but I did all right.

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.

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.