"I've been involved with violent movies, and then I've also said at a certain point, 'I can't take it anymore. Please cut it.' You know, you've got to respect the filmmaker, and it's a really tough issue."

"When we talk about Oscars, it's almost as a symbol of excellence, and the American public and the worldwide public accept that symbol. So, a movie like 'The Artist' that costs $14 million, has to go out and compete with movies that cost $140 million. How does David deal with Goliath?"

"There are two things that come very easily to me: rooting for New York sports teams and making mistakes."

"As a young man, I went to Paris and soaked up many hours of film knowledge from Robert Hakim in my efforts to become a producer."

"The educator must believe in the potential power of his pupil, and he must employ all his art in seeking to bring his pupil to experience this power."

"You've got to be ready to be in a great relationship."

"Ingratitude is the essence of vileness."

"Experience is the stern teacher that gives the examination before the lesson. Such is the immutable nature of understanding."