"When we talk about Oscars, it's almost as a symbol of excellence, and the American public and the worldwide public accept that symbol. So, a movie like 'The Artist' that costs $14 million, has to go out and compete with movies that cost $140 million. How does David deal with Goliath?"

"I wanted to do something inspirational for my children."

"We've been able to access deals that under our former relationship with Disney - with tax advantages and strategic partners - that we just weren't able to do."

"I learned what I really love is making films, not the film business. I want to be on the set, meeting with writers, I want that freedom. I love it now."

"Once you start a working on something, don't be afraid of failure and don't abandon it. People who work sincerely are the happiest."

"The purpose of a business is to create a customer."

"It is more noble to give yourself completely to one individual than to labor diligently for the salvation of the masses."

"I have made the tough decisions, always with an eye toward the bottom line. Perhaps it's time America was run like a business."