"The 'public' scares me, but people I trust."

"I don't know if high society is different in other cities, but in Hollywood, important people can't stand to be invited someplace that isn't full of other important people. They don't mind a few unfamous people being present because they make good listeners."

"Freedom means the right of people to assemble, organize, and debate openly."

"We are a country where people of all backgrounds, all nations of origin, all languages, all religions, all races, can make a home. America was built by immigrants."

"I want to make movies about my country from my point of view."

"In the course of American history, great steps are taken by ordinary people, and ordinary people are not perfect."