I always choose strong, direct backlighting that creates patterns of intricate abstract shadows. These shadows become strong design elements that lie across and touch other objects in the set up.

My still-life painting has more to do with light and shadow than with the objects themselves.

Even though I'm a realist, I try to let the medium show and allow it a certain degree of freedom.

Murder was a fascination as always.

Why are we worried!" Rolf said suddenly. "This is God's work. He'll make a way for us.

A flute without holes, is not a flute. A donut without a hole, is a Danish.

If you have a dream, you've got to protect it.

There isn’t a nightclub in the world that you can sit in for a long time unless you can at least buy some liquor and get drunk. Or unless you’re with some girl that really knocks you out.

One man's toxic waste is another man's potpourri.

Each new film is like a trial. Before I step in front of the camera, I do not know whether I am going to fall or whether I am going to fly - and that is exactly the way I want it to stay.

Never index your own book.

If the World Series runs until election day, the networks will run the first one-half inning and project the winner.

Generally a wise actor will be very careful about the person to whom he gives that power.