Tasting what could have been—what should have been—didn't make it easier.

A man's action always takes it's result along.

Most of the bad situations I've encountered began with the best of intentions.

Management means the development of people, not the direction of things.

I don't remember ever being full of dislike and hatred for people, like some kids I've come across now.

In Lithuania, I am known as a poet, and they don’t care about my cinema. In Europe they don’t know my poetry; in Europe, I am a filmmaker. But here, in the United States, I am only a maverick!

I've still got a lot left in the tank. I think people are starting to see I've got a lot left in the tank.

...you must play for the little fellow in the last row of the balcony who only has fifty cents to pay for a ticket.

This is like playing Russian roulette with a Luger rather than a revolver. One bullet, one chamber - and we're pulling the trigger.

There are no happy endings. Endings are the saddest part, So just give me a happy middle And a very happy start.

Im married, so I tend not to hit on every girl.