William Wyler

“Oh, I've had my moments, and if I had to do it over again, I'd have more of them.”

“I have no particular style, I think. I just try to tell the story as best I can.”

“The camera is a microscope. It can make a molehill out of a mountain.”

“I never liked the idea of a 'Wyler touch.' I don't want to have a touch. I want the picture to have the touch.”

“I consider a good director to be a good editor.”

“Perfection is not an attainable goal. But it's a good one to aim for.”

“If it's a good script, I'll do it. And if it's a bad script, and they pay me enough, I'll do it.”

“I've been accused of being a an arrogant, arbitrary, dictatorial director. I've been called the hardest man in Hollywood to work for... And you know something? I think I deserve it.”