What a person praises is perhaps a surer standard, even than what he condemns, of his own character, information and abilities.
“Age does not depend upon years, but upon temperament and health. Some men are born old, and some never grow so.”
“Cinema, which is influenced by every single part of life, is direct and reaches you immediately. And writing - the best writing is complex ideas communicated concisely. And music - if it's a good tune, make sure people can bloody hear it.”