A good artist should be isolated. If he isn't isolated, something is wrong.

The first thing one must remember about film is that it is a young medium. And it is essential for every responsible artist to cultivate the ground that has been left fallow.

Husbands should revolt from time to time. Even the best circus-number becomes boring if the beast is too tame.

Look at the real prodigies, and I look like nothing compared to them.

I have no great message to the world.

If everyone worked with wide-angle lenses, I'd shoot all my films in 75mm, because I believe very strongly in the possibilities of the 75mm.

Old age is the only disease you dont want to be cured of.