We are on the track of something absolutely mediocre.

One's too many, and a hundred's not enough.

Now, what is it which makes a scene interesting? If you see a man coming through a doorway, it means nothing. If you see him coming through a window – that is at once interesting.

I’m delighted with it, because it used to be that films were the lowest form of art. Now we’ve got something to look down on.

Develop a clean line of action for your leading character.

You know, that stuff about pink elephants, that’s the bunk. It’s little animals. Little tiny turkeys in straw hats. Midget monkeys coming through the keyholes.

I’d worship the ground you walked on if only you walked in a better neighborhood.

I hate that word. It’s return – a return to the millions of people who’ve never forgiven me for deserting the screen.

I’m not happy. I’m not happy at all.

I just made pictures I would’ve liked to see.