I can't imagine any director directing a screenplay of mine, because the great directors all have very personal styles, and the ones that don't are not very interesting directors.

Events unfold so unpredictably, so unfairly, human happiness does not seem to be included in the design of creation. It is only we, with our capacity to love that give meaning to the indifferent universe. And yet, most human beings seem to have the ability to keep trying and even try to find joy from simple things, like their family, their work, and from the hope that future generations might understand more.

Sex without love is an empty experience, but as empty experiences go, it's one of the best.

I said this to my daughter, if you don't practice the guitar, when you get older you wouldn't be able to play it. It's that simple. If you want to play the guitar, you put a half hour in everyday, but you have to do it.

Is world peace possible or is the human race too innately aggressive? For instance: Have you ever seen women at a sample sale?

What' s the matter with me? Why can't I be cool?

Marriage is like mushrooms: we notice too late if they are good or bad.