It's so easy to manipulate an audience, but it's nearly always clear that you are being manipulated. I think even people that are not critically attuned are aware of cynical manipulation in film.

[Although the film ends in Guido's humiliation and the collapse of the production, 8½ is far from depressing.] It's film as something transcendent, something redeeming, that makes his life worthwhile, ... It's a tremendously life-affirming film. And yet it's about not making a film. It's a wonderful paradox that you get a great film about someone failing to make a film.

One of the greatest challenge facing young people today, is the
large scale availability of half truth’s and manipulated facts

I think it's always important to be vigilant of what you're doing and aware of your surroundings.

I'm happy, and I think being happy keeps you looking young.

When actors are being defensive and defending their position, that is when you get less than good acting.