I was the hero of the young insurgent working class art movement.

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

Never underestimate the narcissism of a writer.

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.

When you know what an actor has, you can reach in and arouse it. If you don't know what he has, you don't know what the hell is going on.

The more ambivalent you are and the more uncertain you are, then you can get something that you cannot anticipate.

Acting, I found, was the biggest charge I ever had. What other artist has it so good? Approval so quick?