We're basically after Joe's beer money, and Joe likes his beer, so you better make sure that what you give him is at least as pleasurable to him as having his six-pack of beer would be.
Don't react with fear and panic in the face of debt collector threats. Talk to them and explain your situation. See if you can work out a compromise.
We've had years and years and years of compromises, and that's led to $14 trillion in debt.
I have never, ever argued about money with any of my producers because that is the kind of relationship and understanding I have with them.
I won't make a movie for money ever again.
I'm realistic. And realistically, I'm not that type of player that earns that type of money any more. So I'd be willing to take a little cut to get a couple of extra years.
Most people think they want more money than they really do, and they settle for a lot less than they could get
On 'Mystic River,' I had to cut my salary and everyone else's to get it made.
I don't know if there's ever been a budget that anyone has been 100 percent happy with.
If you are able to settle, you'll be getting off rather easy. Debt settlement companies can sometimes get you off the hook for a large percentage of your debt - in many cases, up to 50% will be written off.
It's all very well to have principles, but when it comes to money you have to be flexible.
If you can get some of the devil's money to use for the Lord's work, if you have to borrow it, it is all right and carry on the work.
I made a pact with myself that I'd rather have less money than be embarrassed.
I'm happy to sacrifice a big pay cheque for my happiness, if that's not too corny a thing to say. It's probably more naive than mature to say that, maybe, but that's how I feel.
Husbands and wives have spats about money. It doesn't mean they're going to get a divorce.
I'm willing to give up a little control but not a lot. So I say I want the money, but when push comes to shove, I'm not sure I'll be able to compromise in order to make the big studio movie. Maybe something in between would be okay, like a low-budget studio film.
The ways in which most men get their living, that is, live, are mere makeshifts, and a shirking of the real business of life,--chiefly because they do not know, but partly because they do not mean, any better.
