I've always had an easy time directing actors because I always hire ones that are great before I get my hands on them.

End production today. Wrap party as usual a little sad. Slow danced with Scarlett. Broke her toe. Not my fault. When she dipped me back, I stepped on it. Penélope [Cruz] and Javier [Bardem] anxious to work with me again. Said if I ever come up with another screenplay to try and find them. Goodbye drink with Rebecca [Hall]. Sentimental moment. Everyone in cast and crew chipped in and bought me a ballpoint pen.

I had a terrible education. I attended a school for emotionally disturbed teachers.

All literature is a footnote to Faust. I have no idea what I mean by that.

Astronomers say the universe is finite, which is a comforting thought for those people who can't remember where they leave things.

The government is unresponsive to the needs of the little man. Under 5' 7", it is impossible to get your congressman on the phone.

Why are our days numbered and not, say, lettered?