My philosophy is that to be a director you cannot be subject to anyone, even the head of the studio. I threatened to quit each time I didn't get my way, but no one ever let me walk out.

I would like the [film] industry to be more aware of what they're doing to influence people for good and for bad. There's no doubt that we're affected by our environment

When I went to work in a studio, I took my pride and made a nice little ball of it and threw it right out the window.

My weakness is that I care so much!!! She knew my weakness and USED ME as long as she wants!

Even death is going to die!

Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.

Pride grows in the human heart like lard on a pig.

Standardized personalization=universal right to meaningful learning. Personalized standardization=flexible access to mandated learning.

When goods do not cross borders, soldiers will.

I'm a good music provider, and I'm fine with that. I'm a quality music manufacturer.

People are so skillful in their ignorance!

George Clooney is a super-human, he's just such an amazing human being, he taught me how to be a better person and a better actor!

Whenever power is used for evil, it becomes diabolical; it must be used for good only.