We mystify the art of moviemaking, but it's not amystical science. You take a good screenplay, put a group togetherand you hammer it out.

Through readiness and discipline, we are the masters of our fate.

When you start out as a filmmaker, you do parodies, because you can't really compete on a studio level.

I didn't have a normal background - I was completely demented from a very early age!

Stop your grinnin and drop your linen

Howdy. I'm gonna separate your head from your shoulders. Hope you don't mind none.

You don't really get to pick and chose what you would like to be doing. But I've been very fortunate, and I think water seeks its own level. You do gravitate towards things that you would get off on.

I hate tests. It's a really lousy way to judge a person's ability.

I've always loved movies about con men. I think con men are as American as apple pie.

It's always good to have no expectations when you see a film. Then you can be pleasantly disappointed or surprised.

In the old days the studios guided your career. Now it's all up to you.

He’s more myself than I am

Actually, depravity can be terribly boring if you don't smoke or drink.

I think weather affects my mood a lot more than I thought, and I like to be in bad moods sometimes.

I always listen to music when I write, I need a rhythm to write.

The happier you are, the more apt you are to make a prudent decision.

Having played with other musicians, I don't even think The Beatles were that good.

My joy grows with every soul that seeks the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. Remember, you have one life. That’s all. You were made for God. Don’t waste it.

It would be nice if you’d stop almost killing me because you don’t want to screw other peo­ple.

I know what it's like to have these big multinational corporations invade your land and promise jobs and promise it's gonna be safe, and then you see the consequences.

Each morning I gaze at the eastern horizon, and if the sun keeps its promise, I keep mine.