I made 'Rio Bravo' with John Wayne. It worked out pretty well and we both liked it, so a few years later we decided to make it again. Worked out pretty good that time, too.

I think girls who insult people are very attractive.

A good movie is three good scenes and no bad scenes.

There's action only if there is danger.

When you've got some talent, your job is to use it.

I'm a storyteller - that's the chief function of a director. And they're moving pictures, let's make 'em move!

Fortune favors the prepared.