The problem with anger is that it's so consuming. You've got to take it easy on yourself at a certain point.

Sam Fuller and 'Shock Corridor' can only be conjured as a mantra. 'Shock Corridor' is a classic work of art - it's unique. It comes from the unique experience of being Sam Fuller and yes, there's always that element of 'Shock Corridor' hovering around the picture, but never specifically. In fact, I didn't even screen it because it's in us. It's in me anyway. It's in me. It was a way of conjuring up support just by saying the name, 'Shock Corridor,' as I was going to shoot. Poor Sam [Fuller]...

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.

If it's a modern-day story dealing with certain ethnic groups, I think I could open up certain scenes for improvisation, while staying within the structure of the script.

Could you double-check the envelope?

You have to put yourself in a situation, a lifestyle, that makes you do the work. Even if it's a monastery.

There are times when you have to face your enemies, sit down and deal with it.