I'm probably the only person who goes to work and says 'Wow, it's really nice here and sweet,' even in the competitive movie business.

It's the golden age of French cinema again but it's because Sarkozy had the guts to push through copyright law.

There is nothing like the way people feel after they've seen 'The Intouchables.' They feel amazing. The word of mouth on this film is incredible. It's intelligent-feeling good. You're not insulted by the low-browness or stupidity of some of the humor. It's so smart and terrific.

I'm a benevolent dictator.

Margaret Thatcher made tough decisions. She put people out of work and she stood up to labor unions and she did a lot of things that I did not like.

Obama is not embarrassing. The country is embarrassing.

Last year when "Black Swan," "True Grit" and "King's Speech" all grossed over $100 million, it gave studios and independent financiers the confidence to make daring movies. You know, and not do the same old you-know-what.