"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."

"I do not have a sense of humor of any recognizable sort."

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

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

"If military movies were automatically successful we'd make nothing but military movies. But seriously, patriotism is one thing that all Americans have in common."

"I don't think I would describe my sense of humor. Doesn't sound like the kind of thing I'd do."