Well, I always run the risk of falling on my face, which has in fact happened.

I don't know what they'll say when I die. I don't give a damn, but they'll probably cry.

I also won one from the emperor of Japan, with a prize for the arts. That's important.

If you do two versions of a film, they should be identical. With the same frames and settings.

It's nice to know that people appreciate and respect you.

I think you never forget your childhood, whether it was happy or unhappy.

A lot of people are upset that I'm not working. They say it's a disgrace.

But I still always felt the absence of a mother.

For people to understand me when I travel, I speak with my hands.

Well, you know, I'm much older than I look.

I was very nervous at the beginning of Hotel du Nord.

It is more important to prove something to yourself than to prove it to others!

before I embark on any new venture, I ask myself: will the joy of doing this make me lose track of any concern for time? If the answer is yes, I proceed!

Romance is a different word than sexual contact.

As far as the nuclear is concerned, I agree. It is the single greatest threat that this country has.

The attention someone gives to what he or she makes is reflected in the end result, whether it is obvious or not.

Before I make an action, think about the consequences. ... Any decision I make is a heavy decision.

The history of the world has been one not of conquest, as supposed; it has been one of ennui.

Always listen to your customers.

Our careers aren't paths so much as landscapes that are navigated. We're free agents, entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs -- each with our own unique brand.

I was watching 'Wild at Heart,' and I can honestly say I did nothing for that apart from show up!