John Goodman is more that just a big guy, he's a wonderful actor.

In fact, Cannonball Run II. I used to pick that as the worst movie ever made.

That's probably when I get the most angry at American movies, when they just so cynically manipulate the audience without even trying to give a good story.

Is this film more interesting than a documentary of the same actors having lunch?

I'm not surprised that Spielberg was able to capture the heroism of Schindler; so many of his movies are about the better part of mankind.

The result is a picture that represents so much of what I want and rarely get from a movie - a couple of hours filled with characters who are as exciting as the people I know in real life.

There is a point when a personal opinion shades off into an error of fact.

Two things are not debatable: eroticism, and comedy. If you don't think it's sexy, or funny, there's no way I can change your mind.

They know they got the TV ad, they know they got the name recognition, they know that they can do a tie in with McDonald's or some fast food outlet and the money is just gonna flow in.

A film that aims low should not be praised for hitting that target.

But you know, really, if you think about it Roger and I and all critics really have one absolute essential part of our credentials and that is that you believe that that is actually what we think.

I am proud of my work for my country.

I have a house in the Connecticut countryside where you'll always find me, summer or winter.

Messages can't be intercepted if they aren't sent, can they?

Being wise doth either make men our friends or discourage them from being our enemies.

I am a creature of habit.

Something that could bring you wealth and fame could also be your end, your undoing.

I like the way the prose and poetry interact.

The challenge when you think about product distribution is: how are you competing for potential customers or potential members time?

You can tell how much someone respects you by how much he respects your opinion. If he doesn't respect your opinion, he won't respect you.

In warfare, there are no constant conditions. He who can modify his tactics in relation to his opponent will succeed and win.