I know there were many good policemen who died doing their duty. Some of the cops were even friends of ours. But a cop can go both ways.

I loved the idea of seeing the world through a boy's eyes.

Young film makers should learn how to deal with the money and learn how to deal with the power structure. Because it is like a battle.

Food tells you everything about the way people live and who they are.

You don't make pictures for Oscars.

I didn't realize there are generations who do not know about the origins of film.

When I was growing up, I don't remember being told that America was created so that everyone could get rich. I remember being told it was about opportunity and the pursuit of happiness. Not happiness itself, but the pursuit.