In 3-D filmmaking, I can take images and manipulate them infinitely, as opposed to taking still photographs and laying them one after the other. I move things in all directions. It's such a liberating experience.

All democracies turn into dictatorships - but not by coup. The people give their democracy to a dictator, whether it's Julius Caesar or Napoleon or Adolf Hitler. Ultimately, the general population goes along with the idea.

Working hard is very important. You're not going to get anywhere without working extremely hard.

In my films, all the great things are put together. It's not like one kind of ice cream but rather a very big Sundae.

If I had time and a hammer, I'd track down every bootleg copy and smash it.

Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter.

If America is the pursuit of happiness, the best way to pursue happiness is to help other people.