The opinion of the public is sacred. The director is a cook who merely offers different dishes to them and has no right to insist they react in a particular way. A film is just a projection of light, completed only when it crosses the gaze of the audience[...]
Werner HerzogSomeone like Jean-Luc Godard is for me intellectual counterfeit money when compared to a good kung fu film.
Werner HerzogFacts sometimes have a strange and bizarre power that makes their inherent truth seem unbelievable.
Werner HerzogI'm reminded of an interview Larry King had on his talk show with one of Michael Jackson's sisters. He's talking about how many millions she made on her latest record, and all of a sudden, she looks at him tearfully and says, "Larry, you know, I'm not interested in money or sales or songs. I'm a spiritual person." And I thought, "Oh my god..."
Werner Herzog