Making a film is a way for me to understand what it's like to be a murderer, to confess, to be a beaten wife, to be a minority, to be a victor, to get the girl, to lose the girl. I can do all of that through the practice of an art form.
Sydney PollackI don't consider myself a teacher of moral and political positions. I don't want to be that. I can't help but have a point of view when I make a film, but my first job is to entertain you.
Sydney PollackOK, I know this is going to disgust you, Michael, but a lot of people are in this business to make money.
Sydney PollackI didn't believe that I'd ever be lucky enough to be able to make a living as an actor.
Sydney Pollack