I hope to continue my friendship with France and its filmmakers for many years to come.

Debt can be the most addictive thing in the universe, and it can kill you. You get used to living high off the hog. It was intoxicating.

Over the years with movies, I've given directors notes.

I don't know, I'll probably make the first superhero movie that bombs.

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.

Some people handle sweets better.

When we talk about Oscars, it's almost as a symbol of excellence, and the American public and the worldwide public accept that symbol.