The Writer, When He Is

Never Underestimate The Narcissism Of A Writer.

I Was Always A Self-conscious Person.

I Want To Thank The Academy For Its Courage And Generosity.

The Camera Is More Than A Recorder, It's A Microscope. It Penetrates, It Goes Into People And You See Their Most Private And Concealed Thoughts.

There Aren't Many Male Stars - That's A Loose Term - Like Kirk [douglas] Around. Most Of Those Virile Personalities Have To Keep Working, Continue The Image Because They Can't Do Anything Else. They Don't Even Read. Their Real Identity Is In Making Those Pictures. They Have To Keep Jumping On Horses And Hitting Somebody On The Head With A Gun.