I think there should be collaboration, but under my thumb.

A film director has to get a shot, no matter what he does. We're desperate people.

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

I was an outsider... but I was also sympathetic with people that were struggling to get up, because I struggled to get up.

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

The world was like a huge red carpet out ahead of me to be walked on. And it stretched on and on, no end.

I want to thank the Academy for its courage and generosity.