An appreciable number of directors have shifted to lower-cost films, allowing them to be satisfied with a more modest return.

I'm going to quit writing.

Far as I can tell, I still have most of my hair, my gut is not hanging over my belt, and I still have all of my teeth.

I had learned something of Miami from people who had visited there, so I knew what to expect.

I had chosen to use my work as a reflection of my values.

Okay listen, you think I'm so inconsequential? Then try this on for size. All those who see unworthiness when they look at me and are given thereby to denying me value - to you I say, I'm not talking about being AS GOOD as you. I hereby declare myself BETTER than you.

So it's been kind of a long road, but it was a good journey altogether.