I wanted to write and direct movies and not be forced to adapt them from a bestselling book.
Francis Ford CoppolaWhen I do a novel, I don't really use the script, I use the book; when I did Apocalypse Now, I used Heart of Darkness. Novels usually have so much rich material.
Francis Ford CoppolaAs long as I can make lots of money in other businesses, I'll continue to subsidize my own work.
Francis Ford Coppola