"I don't believe in political correctness. I believe in freedom of speech."

"I’ve never had a cavity. But I’ve written scenes where people’s teeth get knocked out. Go figure."

"I think every movie is a genre movie. A John Cassavetes movie is a genre movie—it's a John Cassavetes Movie. That's a genre in and of itself."

"I don't have a personal life. I just have movies."

"I don't like to be subtle with my intentions. I like to be clear."