I think [parents] became very proud, even though they were mortified by the early films because no one liked them.

Baltimore never changes much. People aren't impressed by anything. It's great; it's not a trendy town.

Contemporary art hates you.

[My catholic education] sticked with me. It caused the rage I had to make 'Pink Flamingos.'

When they throw the water on the witch, she says, “Who would have thought a good little girl like you could destroy my beautiful wickedness”. That line inspired my life. I sometimes say it to myself before I go to sleep, like a prayer.

To understand bad taste one must have very good taste.

Humor is how you change people's opinions, and if you can make someone laugh, they'll listen, even if they hate you.