Over-length is one of the things that most often results in the destruction of the movie in the cutting room.

Good style, to me, is unseen style.

While the goal of all movies is to entertain, the kind of film in which I believe goes one step further. It compels the spectator to examine one facet or another of his own conscience. It stimulates thought and sets the mental juices flowing.

There's no such thing as a small part. There are just small actors.

Everything becomes creative if the person doing the job is

All great work is preparing yourself for the accident to happen.

There's a powerful magic about being a writer that I still marvel at.