“Read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read, read...if you don't read, you will never be a filmmaker.”

“May I propose a Herzog dictum? those who read own the world, and those who watch television lose it. ”

“If you truly love film, I think the healthiest thing to do is not read books on the subject. I prefer the glossy film magazines with their big color photos and gossip columns, or the National Enquirer. Such vulgarity is healthy and safe.”

“Read. Read. Read. Just don't read one type of book. Read different books by various authors so that you develop different style.”

“Read, read, read.”

“Read widely, and without apology. Read what you want to read, not what someone tells you you should read.”

“read for life read for your mindread till you can't read...”