When I was sixteen or seventeen, I wanted to be a writer. I wanted to be a playwright. But everything I wrote, I thought, was weak. And I can remember falling asleep in tears because I had no talent the way I wanted to have.
Francis Ford CoppolaRoger Corman exploited all of the young people who worked for him, but he really gave you responsibility and opportunity. So it was kind of a fair deal.
Francis Ford CoppolaI always think upon Lee Strasberg with warmth, and reviewing his wisdom is a pleasure.
Francis Ford CoppolaYou don't have to specialize - do everything that you love and then, at some time, the future will come together for you in some form.
Francis Ford Coppola