"I don't think my work does reflect my nationality - I don't like the idea of nationalism."

"I'm not mad about movies, there are too many people involved in the making of them, and they lack a definitive creative focus."

"It is a sign of a dull nature to occupy oneself deeply in matters that concern the body for instance, to be over much occupied about exercise, about eating and drinking, about easing oneself, about sexual intercourse."

"I always go for simplicity."

"The essence of creativity is the belief that kindness can heal wounds that time cannot."

"Humanity has the stars in its future, and that future is too important to be lost under the burden of juvenile folly and ignorant superstition."

"Acting deals with very delicate emotions. It is not putting up a mask. Each time an actor acts he does not hide he exposes himself."

"Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present."