My family were symphonic musicians and in the opera. Also, it was my era, the love of radio. We used to listen to the radio at night, close our eyes and see movies far more beautiful than you can photograph.

I'm very proud of my flops, as much as of my successes.

As long as I can make lots of money in other businesses, I'll continue to subsidize my own work.

Collaboration is like the sex of creativity.

I remember growing up with television, from the time it was just a test pattern, with maybe a little bit of programming once in a while.

I always found the film world unpleasant. It's all about the schedule, and never really flew for me.

I just admire people like Woody Allen, who every year writes an original screenplay. It's astonishing. I always wished that I could do that.