"I was a little disappointed when (the press) started a competition between Marty and me, because I have nothing but the greatest respect for him and all the films he's done through the years, right up to and including The Aviator."

"Angelina’s wonderful. To me, she's like a throwback to the women in film of the Forties. Not to say women today aren't great, but back then there was more individuality. They didn't have the same Botox look. Angelina has that great individuality, her own look and her own style. I think she would have been just as big a name in that era, the same as Katharine Hepburn, Bette Davis and Ingrid Bergman."

"Working with someone like Angelina Jolie is a great privilege. Because you get to look on that gorgeous beauty every day. And she's a great talent."

"Certainly Ray was super-talented, but talent comes with a lot of work. I don’t think I’ve met anyone with a stronger work ethic than Ray Charles."