It wasn't easy once I started running 20th Century Fox. There were a lot of eyebrows raised, and it wasn't easy, that transition, because, you know, I had big shoes to fill and I was very young, 27.

The most important thing is the story. Not the script, but the story.

Star quality is one of the most difficult things to describe. It emanates from the person, and he may not even understand it himself. It's a quality that separates the star from the rest of us.

These days, right now, these are the good old days. I've always approached it that way. That's why I'm still working. I'm not the guy who is ready to sit by the pool.

It would have been impossible to get 'The Verdict' off the ground without Paul Newman obviously, but today without any star, kind of a dramatic piece would be very tough.

I think the executives at the studios today realize that it's easier and safer to go the - to some known territory which is a remake of a successful film. It's less chancy than taking a fresh idea.

These last few years, working with Tim Burton, it's been the best time I've ever had.

The Sound of Music' did more damage to the industry than any other picture. Everyone tried to copy it. We were the biggest offenders.

I had a tough time 12 years ago getting 'Driving Miss Daisy' off the ground. Today, it would be impossible.

You know you're in love when you don't want to fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.

Swearing is an art form. You can express yourself much more exactly, much more succinctly, with properly used curse words.

Inherent in every intention and desire are the mechanics for its fulfillment.

To take an unequivocal stand, it seems to me, is of greater heuristic value and far more likely to stimulate constructive criticism than to evade the issue.

To give vent now and then to his feelings, whether of pleasure or discontent, is a great ease to a man's heart.

The guy that just arranges things so that the stock market holds up is nobody in my - in my estimation

Three hot chicks for three hot chicks." "THEY'RE NOT CHICKS! THEY'RE DUCKS!

My dad's one of the funniest men in the world. I grew up with him making me laugh so much I'd beg him to stop.

When we have a clear sense of our destination, we can be flexible in the route we take to reach it.

For this relief much thanks. 'Tis bitter cold, and I am sick at heart.