Howard Hughes

I have never been interested in making money for money's sake.

I'm not interested in being a celebrity. I'm interested in doing things.

I have always been a loner. I prefer to work alone.

I don't like to talk about myself. I like to do things.

I never drink water straight. I always put something in it.

I can't stand germs. I can't stand dirt.

I don't trust anybody. Not even myself.

I'm going to build the biggest damn airplane in the world.

I've never been interested in women for their own sake. I've always been interested in what they can do for me.

I want to be able to fly around the world without refueling.

I only eat certain foods. I have a very limited diet.

I want to be able to control every aspect of my life.

I'm not afraid of death. I'm afraid of not living.

I prefer to communicate by memo.

I have to be in control. I have to know everything.

I'm a perfectionist. I want everything to be perfect.

I don't like to be photographed.

I'm not crazy. I'm just different.

I like to dictate my thoughts. It's more efficient.

I'm not interested in public opinion. I'm interested in results.