But who said art has to cost money? And therefore, who says artists have to make money?

Time is the lens through which dreams are captured.

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.

Most directors have one masterpiece by which they are known. Kurosawa has at least eight or nine.

All of a sudden, there are great Japanese films, or great Italian films, or great Australian films. It's usually because there are a number of people that cross-pollinated each other.

I probably have genius. But no talent.

I always think upon Lee Strasberg with warmth, and reviewing his wisdom is a pleasure.