Most of the producers don't know what they do. The misconception of the producers' function is really not a misconception. Most producers don't do a very good job.

As a producer, the most important call you can get is on Saturday morning, when the Friday-night grosses come in. As a director, you want your film to be successful. But your outlook is a bit different. You become very conscious of the reviews.

More money has been lost trying to imitate 'Rocky' than 'Rocky' has made.

For the good producer, raising capital is about the last thing to worry about. If you're good, the money comes very easily.