I actually get venereal disease more often than most people catch colds.

I knew there were, in myself, the souls of millions of people who lived centuries ago; not just people but animals, plants, the elements, things, even, matter. All of these exist in me.

I didn't want to be alone, but I had to learn that the dimensions of my feelings are too violent. I had to learn this.

Once, I took a taxi. I hate those limousines. They stink and their drivers have been driving dead people to the cemeteries.

On working with director Werner Herzog: I have to shoot without any breaks. I yell at Herzog and hit him. I have to fight for every sequence. I wish Herzog would catch the plague.

I didn't choose solitude.

I make movies for money, exclusively for money.