I only said 'Titanic' is unwatchable because one can not watch it.

For any director with a little lucidity, masterpieces are films that come to you by accident.

All good work requires self-revelation.

Everything becomes creative if the person doing the job is

All great work is preparing yourself for the accident to happen.

In drama, the characters should determine the story. In melodrama, the story determines the characters.

Good style, to me, is unseen style.

The varying physical characteristics of the actors may also necessitate changes. Sean Connery is six feet four. Dustin Hoffman isn't.

It's art. It's commerce. It's heartbreaking and it's fun. It's a great way to live.

There's no such thing as a small part. There are just small actors.

Don't let the difficulty of actually achieving a shot make you think that the shot is good.

When you're in my arms, I know you're mine. But your feet are so swift, so swift, they carry you as lightly as wings, I never know where, too fast, too fast away from me.

Not all experience the same sentiment while doing the same exact activity.

And he smote the Balrog upon the mountainside.

I think among the retired FBI agents there are some who would not like to see him come back, but I think the people running the FBI now are interested in catching him.

I like to hold a book. When someone sends me a script, I ask for a hard copy or print one out.

That death is best which comes appropriately at a ripe age.

The God of the incarnation is more domestic than monastic.

Claret is the liquor for boys; port for men; but he who aspires to be a hero must drink brandy.

Whenever you hear the word "inevitable", watch out! An enemy of humanity has identified himself.

Only those with passion can become masters.