I have not been a follower of how many millions my films made or did not make.

I have not been a follower of how many millions my films made or did not make.

I have not given much credence to reviews of my films. Sometimes they're wrong, but it didn't matter to me.

In the last ten years of watching films I have found that some of the foreign films I saw affected me most. One American film that stands out for me for its workmanship and artistry is 'Ratatouille.' It was an astonishing effort in filmmaking.

After 'The Empire Strikes Back,' I got to make big films that I didn't care about, 'Never Say Never Again' and 'RoboCop 2,' and then I got too old.

It's a matter of pride to me to get the film done fast, to get it done well. I understand the need for compromise. There is no such thing as a perfect shot, a perfect film. The purpose of film is not to make a monument to oneself.

Film is a window to the real world but a lie that makes you believe the unbelievable.