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

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

I've lost many of my best friends... I'm going to satisfy myself now, not the critics, not even my friends.

The makers of entertainment must try, in our field, to be honest and grown-up.

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

Whatever hysteria exists is inflamed by mystery, suspicion and secrecy. Hard and exact facts will cool it.

Look for the contradictions in every character, especially in your heroes and villains. No one should be what they first seem to be. Surprise the audience.