No wonder we have a lot of violence in Rio: the corrupt and violent policemen meet the violent criminals in the streets. What else is going to happen?

In Rio de Janeiro, every cop has to make a choice. He either turns dirty, keeps his mouth shut, or goes to war.

I love the sharpness and political tone of RoboCop and I think that such a film is now urgently needed.

We make violent cops, we make violent criminals, and no wonder we have shootouts in slums all of the time.

The relationship between fascism and robotics, for instance, it's very clear that it's going to become way more important as time goes by.

Either you look back and deal with your hypocrisy, or you dismiss it.

I think the media needs a little criticizing now, as it did in the '80s, don't you?

Television is so cool. Television is proving that we can be sophisticated and that people will watch, if it's good.

I don't actually like blocking actors. I prefer giving actors freedom. They don't have to step on a precise mark with me. Instead of giving marks to the actors I like to give marks to the camera.

As a filmmaker, I make the films that I love, that are in my heart. That's what I care about.

Well, I'm not that popular with the politicians, I have to say.

You didn’t make her sue you, even if you did punch her at that wedding.

Show me someone who never gossips and I'll show you someone who isn't interested in people.

I love food and feel that it is something that should be enjoyed. I eat whatever I want. I just don't overeat.

It is your own habits of thinking which give you mastery in any field of achievement

If only Heaven will give me just another ten years... Just another five more years, then I could become a real painter.

The Coast Guard has long been known as the armed service that gets more done for less.

I tend to be emotional when... I breathe.

I love kids and children, and I love being a mom.

As a notorious multi-tasker, I love exercise that serves several purposes.

It's most presumptuous to believe we already know all the answers and will never get any more big surprises.