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.

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.

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

Nothing is forever...nothing lasts.

To swallow gudgeons ere they're catch'd And count their chickens ere they're hatch'd.

I've read all the books but one Only remains sacred: this Volume of wonders, open Always before my eyes.

The leadership spirit possess a natural love for all human beings.

It's cool to fall in love and grow old with someone.

Become vision itself.

I kept the same suit for six years and the same dialogue. They just changed the title of the picture and the leading lady.

It's not what you say, but what you do that defines your individuality

I'm a child who was abused. I know the difference. I clearly know the difference. The whipping for correction and then their child abuse.

Civilization is like a thin layer of ice upon a deep ocean of chaos and darkness.