I think every film I make that puts characters in jeopardy is me purging my own fears, sadly only to re-engage with them shortly after the release of the picture. I'll never make enough films to purge them all.

My head's not in the clouds, but I think I've gotten too much credit for being an astute businessman.

Whatever affect any of my films have on audiences, I just kind of stop at the door. I make them and I just don't go outside after they're over.

It's still a mystery to me, but even though my mother was like an older sister to me, I kind of put her up on a pedestal.

The only time I have a good hunch the audience is going to be there is when I make the sequel to 'Jurassic Park' or I make another Indiana Jones movie. I know I've got a good shot at getting an audience on opening night. Everything else that is striking out into new territory is a crap shoot.

History opens up new worlds to film-makers all the time.

I had to get over my fear of running through the world naked and learn to say 'take me or leave me.'