Martin Scorsese

I make films for myself first.

Guilt and Catholicism shape my worldview.

Editing is where the magic happens.

New York changes, but its spirit endures.

Inspiration comes from everywhere.

The frame is everything in composition.

I regret nothing in my career.

Music elevates the image.

Filmmaking is 90% perspiration.

The audience completes the film.

Doubt fuels creativity.

Scorsese's law: Always protect your vision.

Childhood memories inspire my best work.

Censorship kills art.

Every cut tells a story.

I live through my films.

Kurosawa is my North Star.

Failure is the best teacher.

The mob is a metaphor for society.

Directors must evolve or die.