I don't think any word can explain a man's life.

The trouble with a movie is that it's old before it's released. It's no accident that it comes in a can.

The director is the most overrated artist in the world. He is the only artist who, with no talent whatsoever, can be a success for 50 years without his lack of talent ever being discovered.

I look back on my life and it’s 95% running around trying to raise money to make movies and 5% actually making them. It’s no way to live.

Did you ever stop to think why cops are always famous for being dumb? Simple. Because they don't have to be anything else.

I prefer the old masters, by which I mean John Ford, John Ford, and John Ford.

Living in the lap of luxury isn't bad except that you never know when luxury is going to stand up.