A number of images put together a certain way become something quite above and beyond what any of them are individually.

I know that if a film is ready to emerge out of what I write, I'll be able to go off and make it without asking anyone's permission.

I was never sloppy with other people's money. Only my own. Because I figure, well, you can be.

It is a little disappointing to see that your legs are not as strong. But I like the idea of growing old, and the thought of approaching death is not particularly daunting to me.

I believe that filmmaking - as, probably, is everything - is a game you should play with all your cards, and all your dice, and whatever else you've got. So, each time I make a movie, I give it everything I have. I think everyone should, and I think everyone should do everything they do that way.

The essence of cinema is editing.

Always make your work be personal. And, you never have to lie... There is something we know that's connected with beauty and truth. There is something ancient. We know that art is about beauty, and therefore it has to be about truth.