When something is based on an iconic film, and we found this out with "The Producers" too, you've got to pay homage to what I'd call the greatest hit….

With Carmina Burana, my collected works begin..

I think Kellie Martin, Reese Witherspoon and Claire Danes represent the future for women in film, and I would be honored to share the stage with any ….

Working in film, I'm sure you have insight into this, there's something great that only comes by way of interactions with others that a monastic life….

There are no more liberals Theyve all been mugged..

I'm not interested in a film about golf but I am interested in golf as a metaphor..

The only rule is there's only one rule: no rules..

Many thrillers follow such reliable formulas that you can look at what's happening and guess how much longer a film has to run..

All my films are love stories..

In fact, whenever I go and watch a film I don't like to read about them beforehand - I like to go in fresh and get inside the story without knowing w….

It was a tough experience with Alan Horn, who didn't like anything that was R-rated. So you can imagine he hated some of my films..

Love emerges at the point of a lacking word, and one offers one's being to fill the lack..

I never learn my lesson..

I have always made films simultaneously, so they go hand in hand. I think that my books are like films..

You don't spend your money while you're making it. You don't have time..

Failure is an option, fear is not..

A lot of independent films offer a harsh reality check..

I'm the only thing I'll ever hold against you..

I don't compete with others, but compete with myself..

A few performances have been left out of the various Woodstock soundtracks and film edits over the years, most notably The Grateful Dead..

I love the art form, but working in film can be a disheartening experience..