Woody's [Allen] very relaxed with the cast and likes them to do their thing and is not an over-director type. Somehow it works.

People feel that drama is more important. Dramas always earn more honors than comedy.

I really feel that a big part of my job - besides getting the money - is to see to it that Woody [Allen] has what he needs to make the film that he has envisioned.

Love is a spark of light.

These days, it's better to look poor and be safe, than look rich and be a victim.

Of course, I tried to surround myself with other people like me whose dream of writing was a constant burden....

She never stumbles, she's got no place to fall. She's nobody's child, the law can't touch her at all.

For life is a journey through a wilderness

Oh, if only I did nothing simply as a result of laziness.

In environments where corporations become too interventionist and capture regulation themselves, the government must be able to battle back so that the people have a chance.

On the murder of New York deli owner Abe Lebewohl: It's almost like wiping out Carnegie Hall. A sandwich to a Jew is just as important as a country to a Gentile.

The grave will fall in upon him who digs it.

I'm very English really. I even ordered a book on the internet, 'how to have absolutely nothing to do with your neighbors'. Unfortunately I was out when it was delivered.