I set my goals way higher than the achievable. And when I fail, I fail at a very high level. That's my process. It's really demented, but it actually works. When you are aiming really high and doing something new, you must be also prepared to fail, learn from your mistakes and begin with a new plan. More motivated than before.

Hate is a disease, and in 1930 I became sick with hatred.

Don't get seduced by your own stuff; work hard to keep a blank slate state of mind each time you watch your film.

The film industry is about saying 'no' to people, and inherently you cannot take 'no' for an answer.

Jack: Where to, Miss? Rose: To the stars.

The magic doesn't come from within the director's mind, it comes from within the hearts of the actors.

To convince people to back your idea, you've got to sell it to yourself and know when it's the moment. Sometimes that means waiting. It's like surfing. You don't create energy, you just harvest energy already out there.