There are no minor decisions in movie making. Each decision will either contribute to a good piece of work or bring the whole movie crashing down around my head many months later.

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

Suffice to say that the theme (the WHAT of the movie) is going to determine the style (the HOW of the movie).

The varying physical characteristics of the actors may also necessitate changes. Sean Connery is six feet four. Dustin Hoffman isn't.

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

I only said 'Titanic' is unwatchable because one can not watch it.

It's art. It's commerce. It's heartbreaking and it's fun. It's a great way to live.