I was so pleased to be at university to do physics and mathematics.

My father was very much a handy person round the house, and I learnt a lot of carpentry from him.

Being appointed Elder Professor meant very much taking over the shop, in that the professor in those days controlled all the moneys.

A good way I know to find happiness, is to not bore a hole to fit the plug.

I try to stay out of the public eye as much as possible because I want people to be able to watch my films and not be distracted.

If you're going to have a male dominant system, to maintain the system, you have to teach men to dominate.

Ah me! why may not love and life be one?

This is a new phase in history where art, science, business and spirit will join together in the pursuit of true wealth.

Every single day, I'm shocked at what I've been given the opportunity to do.

If life gives you lemons, drink the juice in order to mask the presence of performing-enhancing drugs.

The feeling one has after coming to know American women is that they are starving at their sources.

Clarity and decisiveness come from the willingness to slow down, to listen to and look at what’s happening.

You talk about auteur de cinema having things in their heads and putting them all across, can you imagine Shakespeare writing screenplays?