I think the best thing I learned from drawing comics is that it's a great exercise in concision.

You may think it's very presumptuous, but I really hope that my movies are going to turn people into better people.

I never storyboard. I hate it. I don't understand why so many directors want to make comic strips of their films.

I like cinema. I am very fond of it. But from time to time I feel like having some time on my own.

No, but it’s not because I’m getting older that I’m trying to accelerate. But something very curious is happening: The older I get, the more ideas I’m getting.

But I won't work with the exact same crew film after film because I feel the work would get a little complacent.

When I was young, my idea was to become a filmmaker.

What I expect of a movie reviewer is that he should love cinema as much as I do.

Working with a bunch of actors is like trying to tune each violin.

I can zero in on subtle things because I'm holding the camera.

I like films that are well-written and concise and with not a lot of room for improvisation.

I commissioned two political experts to advise me about what I could do to oppose the re-election of President Bush.

Be yourself because an original is worth more than a copy.

You have to care for all beings created by God...My mission is to help any person in need.

Groan under gold, yet weep for want of bread.

Most men of education are more superstitious than they admit - nay, than they think.

All change is loss, and all loss must be mourned.

I don't wanta hear all your word descriptions of words words words you made up all winter, man I wanta be enlightened by actions.

Others may make you promises, once again, and then election after election not deliver. We will not do this.

I don't have a bank account because I don't know my mother's maiden name and apparently that's the key to the whole thing right there. I go in every few weeks and guess.

In wondrous ways do the gods make sport with men. [Lat., Miris modis Di ludos faciunt hominibus.]