I have Algerian, Turkish, Swedish, Spanish blood I feel like a citizen of the world. Life and cinema don't have borders.
I read everything: fiction, history, science, mathematics, biography, travel.
Voter confidence is a really big thing, and it's the battle I worry about losing.
There are actually pretty advanced discussions with egypt, but they're not over.
Sorrow follows pleasure.
Whatever understanding I have of filmmaking is because of my stint as an assistant director on 'Gangs of Wasseypur.'
Success needs no explanation. Failure does not have one that matters.
In general, I don't like L.A. All that much, but it has wonderful parts.
I'm not one to complain about illness. I suppose I have a bit of a stiff upper lip. I just tend to get on with things.
The ultimate powerlessness of love is just like death - out of control, agony of birth.
If you are worthy of its affection, a cat will be your friend but never your slave.
No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself or get all the credit for doing it.
People talk about pressure in football, but I don't think pressure should always affect you in a bad way. I love games under pressure.
One of the best things about good mothers is that they remind their children to take care of themselves.
We are a bottom-up culture, and we need a communications platform that can facilitate that.
A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
A little of what you fancy does you good.
A man is known by his friends.
A man who is his own lawyer has a fool for his client.
A new broom sweeps clean.
A nod's as good as a wink to a blind horse.
A penny saved is a penny earned.
A picture paints a thousand words.
A place for everything and everything in its place.
A poor workman always blames his tools.
A problem shared is a problem halved.
A prophet is not recognized in his own land.
A rising tide lifts all boats.
A swarm in may is worth a load of hay; a swarm in june is worth a silver spoon; but a swarm in july is not worth a fly.
A thing of beauty is a joy forever.