I don't actually like blocking actors. I prefer giving actors freedom. They don't have to step on a precise mark with me. Instead of giving marks to the actors I like to give marks to the camera.

In Rio de Janeiro, every cop has to make a choice. He either turns dirty, keeps his mouth shut, or goes to war.

I love the sharpness and political tone of RoboCop and I think that such a film is now urgently needed.

We make violent cops, we make violent criminals, and no wonder we have shootouts in slums all of the time.

The relationship between fascism and robotics, for instance, it's very clear that it's going to become way more important as time goes by.

Either you look back and deal with your hypocrisy, or you dismiss it.

I think the media needs a little criticizing now, as it did in the '80s, don't you?

Television is so cool. Television is proving that we can be sophisticated and that people will watch, if it's good.

As a filmmaker, I make the films that I love, that are in my heart. That's what I care about.

Well, I'm not that popular with the politicians, I have to say.

Usually I say I have no imagination.

History proves there is no better advertisement for a book than to condemn it for obscenity.

I have learned that one should say "Peace!" to those who shout their hatred for one's being and presence or at one's passage.

In poetry, the best way to say cuss words is to hide it behind metaphors.

If you commit then struggle to fulfill it at any cost otherwise regret it.

I think actions speak louder than words. You can do all the hyping you want. It doesn't mean anything.

What is the definition of procrastination? It means: I can feel within my Energy sensor that this action is not in perfect alignment at this time.

If we consistently act on the optimistic hypothesis, this hypothesis will tend to be realised; whilst by acting on the pessimistic hypothesis we can keep ourselves for ever in the pit of want.

It's easier to deny the reality of the problem altogether than acknowledge that it is real.

I'm reserved, so I've always needed to find a way of opening up. Jazz helped me do that.