American people are not evil. Given information, they will do the right thing. But they're not given the information.

I'm fairly competant as a director and actor, but I am Mr. Neurotic as a writer. I just don't have enough confidence in my abilities to take criticism well. I take it personally. Start with 'It's a masterpiece,' and then tell me what you think could be changed.

I ran spotlight. Swept up. Did box office. Ran the lighting board. But acting was the most fun.

Altman was told they wouldn't do the film with me. He could easily have abandoned me, but he stood by me and really bailed me out.

It's difficult when you have to turn down a tremendous amount of money because you don't like what the script is saying and you don't have any money.

I was a sports fan, but I also went to peace marches.

Any journey in life, if not done for human reasons of understanding and love, would be a very empty and lonely one.