I've watched 'Being There' over 50 times, and every time I watch it, I love every frame. I just wish I had directed it myself.

When I do short films, I try to do something completely out of my comfort zone, out of my element.

There's no difference between a tacky Jew from Miami and a rap star. They both want the Cadillac and the Rolex with the diamonds.

I fear God and respect God and love God.

When you're fearless, you take more risks because you're less conscious of failure or what can go wrong.

'Vacation' means titillating my taste buds.

Less money sometimes allows you to be more creative.

I would love a robot butler.

I don't have any regrets.

I’m a hypochondriac. Before I go all the way, I send the girl to the doctor and check them for everything. My doctor has a test to tell if you’re going to catch something in the future even.

I learn from every movie I do because on every movie, I have a different experience.

Simplicity reveals the pure beauty of life.

When I can no longer create anything I'll be done for.

My father described this tall lady who stands in the middle of the New York harbor, holding high a torch to welcome people seeking freedom in America. I instantly fell in love.

My work life makes much less sense now than 20 years ago. It's Humpty-Dumpty-like in a way; I can't put the pieces back together.

I get a thrill meeting kids who are into alternative music.

Commerce is the school of cheating.

Thousands of miles of wheat, indifference, and self- apology.

The cup has to be left clean and empty for the divine liquor to be poured into it.

Our underwear used to just be cotton, but we wanted to see if we could create something out of synthetics.

I have not observed mens honesty to increase with their riches.