'The Godfather' was the glorification of a bunch of bums who never existed.

Criminals are never very amusing. It's because they're failures. Those who make real money aren't counted as criminals. This is a class distinction, not an ethical problem.

On my tombstone, I want written: 'He never did 'Love Boat!'

A film is never really good unless the camera is an eye in the head of a poet.

If I ever own a restaurant, I will never allow the waiters to ask if the diners like their dishes. Particularly when they're talking.

Living in the lap of luxury isn't bad except that you never know when luxury is going to stand up.