- [about his somewhat eccentric taste in antiques] Some people get a sense of being alive by shopping and spending money. I get that feeling by giving unwanted things a new life.
- [about criticism of his "eccentric" taste in antiques] They laughed at Columbus when he said the world was round, too.
- Don't ask me something if you don't want to know. Because I will tell you...Why not have fun, man? If I feel like doing something, I just go ahead and do it.
- I'm not going to let the accolades come to me when I'm in a wheelchair. 'Get a little more feeble, Melvin, and we'll recognize you.' Right now I'm a little too dangerous. I intend to stay dangerous.
- I make a film like I cook for friends. I hope they like it, but if they don't, I'm prepared to enjoy it all by myself.
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