A woman who is very secure in herself, what she's about, what she wants to do, who probably figures that she's a prize catch-sooner or later he's going to come around.

I respect the audience's intelligence a lot, and that's why I don't try to go for the lowest common denominator.

'Do the Right Thing' was like the first film where I really felt comfortable working with actors.

We're the most violent nation on earth. There's no getting away from that. But you've got to look at it on a broader level.

I've always tried to - when I've been able to - support young artists, no matter what medium.

A lot of times you get credit for stuff in your movies you didn't intend to be there.

I think people who have faults are a lot more interesting than people who are perfect.