 Americans accept that gangsters are running the government. |
| My philosophy is, don't take no for an answer and be willing to sacrifice your entire project for freedom. |
| There's the theory that nudity doesn't really make something sexy; the characters and their relationship make it sexy. |
| New York is not conductive to theater. New York does not encourage its young. It does not encourage experimentation. |
| It was dangerous to hit the wrong kid in my neighborhood, because a lot of the guys I played with had fathers in the Mafia. |
| Just because someone gets arrested doesn't mean what they are doing is wrong. Some laws are unfair and unjust. |
| I have personal beliefs and they are sometimes reflected in the movies I make, but I also reflect other points of view. |
| I've used drugs that I do consider to be dangerous, drugs that are potentially detrimental to kids and society at large. |
| It's certainly a lot more difficult to get a project made if you're talking about something progressive. That's just the nature of the industry. |
| I don't know if I ever really bought into the eternal damnation bit. |
| I don't view myself as a political leftie. I view myself as a storyteller who is fair to both sides. |
| I like Spike Lee a lot. He's incredibly gifted and I don't think he gets the credit he deserves as a filmmaker. |
| Susan is just great. I know I'm biased, but she's a great actress. |
| Altman was told they wouldn't do the film with me. He could easily have abandoned me, but he stood by me and really bailed me out. |
| I'm not gangly; I'm very coordinated. I do have a bit of a baby face. But I guess that just means I'll be working longer. |
| If you're in the position to help someone and you do it, it's very rewarding. |
| I ran spotlight. Swept up. Did box office. Ran the lighting board. But acting was the most fun. |
| I mean, what are they scared of? Who's going to vote for anyone from the Communist Party, for God's sake? |
| I'm six foot four and a half and I have a temper. It's reserved for very important issues. If someone is asking me to make an artistic concession, then I'll become a madman. |
| My father described me as the oldest baby he'd ever seen. I apparently was very serious and reflective. |
