Everybody knows about Pearl Harbor. The thing that really fascinated me is that through this tragedy there was this amazing American heroism.

- Michael Bay

I was talking to one of the writers about our target audience, and he was insulted that I used that term. But if you're given $60 million to make a f…

- Michael Bay

I make movies that audiences like, that I'd want to see. That's all.

- Michael Bay

Fast cars are my only vice.

- Michael Bay

I don't change my style for anybody. Pussies do that.

- Michael Bay

I go out there to win. People don't care if you die in this business. The only way I get back is with success.

- Michael Bay

Why isn't everything exploding?!

- Michael Bay

What I look for in a script is something that challenges me, something that breaks new ground, something that allows me to flex my director muscle. Y…

- Michael Bay

Some nights I sleep like a baby. Other nights it's, Oh God, I just came up with a bomb shot.

- Michael Bay