Martin Scorsese

I'm a big believer in learning from the past.

I'm not afraid to take risks. I think that's important for an artist.

I'm a big fan of collaboration. I think it's essential to filmmaking.

I believe in the power of dreams. I believe in the power of imagination.

I'm a very disciplined person. I work very hard.

I'm not a nostalgic person. I live in the present.

I think the best way to learn about filmmaking is to watch movies.

I'm a big believer in the power of music to enhance a film.

I’ve never understood why people like happy endings. Life doesn’t have happy endings.

If I weren’t a filmmaker, I’d probably be a priest. Or a serial killer.

I once edited a film for so long that my editor’s beard grew three inches.

Violence in movies doesn’t bother me. What bothers me is bad lighting during violence.

The only time I’ve ever been starstruck was when I met Bob Dylan. And he didn’t say a word.

I don't make films to make money. I make money to make films.

The most important thing is to keep moving forward, to keep learning, to keep pushing yourself.

I'm not interested in making movies that are easy to watch. I'm interested in making movies that are challenging.

I'm always trying to find new ways to tell stories.

I'm not a big fan of happy endings. I think life is more complicated than that.

I think the most important thing is to never give up on your vision.

I'm a big believer in the power of collaboration. I think it's essential for filmmaking.