I say, don't read the classics - try to discover your own classics; every life has its own.

Creative thinking may mean simply the realization that there's no particular virtue in doing things the way they have always been done.

Say what you have to say, and then stop.

A writer must know how people read, what are the main sources of reading errors, and what can be done to possibly forestall them.

Abstract ideas are the patterns two or more memories have in common.

We must pay a price if we are to become priceless.

I make movies that audiences like, that I'd want to see. That's all.

I don't know how many times we have to be reminded that life is extremely short.

I think Antony Worrall Thompson is dreadful, just repulsive.

They devour each other and cannot even digest themselves.

I'm still dominant and that's what matters, ... But rain, snow, sleet, it doesn't matter. I'm going to go out and try and win a gold medal.

If were were in a film, the villain would turn out to be the least-expected person. But as we aren't in a film, I'd go for the character who tried to strangle you.

I actually have a number of lovely watches from the International Watch Company.

Be kind to each other. It is better to commit faults with gentleness than to work miracles with unkindness.

It’s not enough to have talent. You also have to be Hungarian.