I Only Understand Realism.

The Writer Needs To React To His Or Her Own Internal Universe, To His Or Her Own Point Of View. If He Or She Doesn't Have A Personal Point Of View, It's Impossible To Be A Creator.

We Should Try To Understand Our Innermost Needs. We Shouldn't Use Irony To Reduce Their Power.

My Only Fantasy About Writing Was That In My Old Days, After Directing Many Masterpieces, I Would Write My Memoirs.

Most Of The Movies I Saw Growing Up Were Viewed As Totally Disposable, Fine For Quick Consumption, But They Have Survived 50 Years And Are Still Growing.

Teaching Is A Good Distraction, And I Am In Contact With Young People, Which Is Very Gratifying.