Most people have stereo vision, so why belittle that very, very important element of our existence?

The most important thing is, how can I move forward towards something that I can't articulate, that is new in storytelling with moving images and sound?

I think all of us, under certain circumstances, could be capable of some very despicable acts. And that's why, over the years, in my movies I've had characters who didn't care what people thought about them. We try to be as true to them as possible and maybe see part of ourselves in there that we may not like.

There are two kinds of power you have to fight. The first is the money, and that's just our system. The other is the people close around you, knowing when to accept their criticism, knowing when to say no.

If your mother cooks Italian food, why should you go to a restaurant?

There must be people who remember World War II and the Holocaust who can help us get out of this rut.