I don't see myself being special; I just see myself having more responsibilities than the next man. People look to me to do things for them, to have answers.

Blaming the wolf would not help the sheep much. The sheep must learn not to fall in the clutches of the wolf.

It is astonishing what an effort it seems to be for many people to put their brains definitely and systematically to work.

The thing the sixties did was to show us the possibilities and the responsibility that we all had. It wasn't the answer. It just gave us a glimpse of the possibility.

It is my livelihood. But its responsibility lies with the film makers who, after 50 years of sound film, have not been able to give cinema an identity of its own.

I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with his freedom.