In war you see your own troubles; those of the enemy you cannot see. You must show confidence.
'Taxi Driver' was the best thing that ever happened to me, and I didn't become a weirdo and squawk like a chicken.
If I fail, at least I will have failed my way.
I also feel like I've learned over the years what is not important, and that is also great: to know what is pointless to spend your energy on, to be more specific.
I do think it's true that anytime somebody comes to you and says, "I'd like to be in your film," it's never good to dismiss them or make fun of them, because if they're passionate and driven enough, they very well might find a way to be in your film.
If I make two movies my entire life, and they're two movies that - whether they make a lot of money or two people go to see them - they speak of me, then I consider them incredibly successful. I don't need to be Steven Spielberg.
My kids are young and my life with them is really stimulating and really full and significant.
If we don't hang together, by Heavens we shall hang separately
Humanity has gained its suit; Liberty will nevermore be without an asylum.
Try to realize, and truly realize, that what stands between you and a different life are matters of responsible choice.
To pray is to open the door unto Jesus and admit Him into your distress. Your helplessness is the very thing which opens wide the door unto Him and gives Him access to all your needs.