Quotes About Independence

I think you do independent movies because you're looking to cut away from commercial movies.

I have been fortunate that my commercials became famous and the best directors have managed to work on my terms. I didn't have to chase anyone.

I didn't want to do film or commercials or television.

I enjoy working away from home as it gives me the space to really commit to the character.

I don't fear commitment and people in my world getting too close.

Work has been my lover - I've shied away from any commitments.

I don't like being restricted. When I climb, I feel free and unrestricted; away from any social commitments.

As someone with a novelistic background, I just didn't have much interest in creating stories by committee. I don't think you necessarily get the best story through that approach.

There's no one who has more authority over my life than me. And I can learn things myself and how to communicate to other people and how to apply with the rules of life.

I am not a communist.

My books were attacked constantly by the Communist Party for not hewing to the Party line. I have never hewed to a Party line of any kind.

We are not communists.

No, I don't belong to a retirement community.

The greatest things are accomplished by individual people, not by committees or companies.

I spent a lot of time alone; I left school to be tutored. So, most of my companions were animals. It's as simple as that. I knew more animals than I did people.

I don't know that I would want to be married again, but I do love companionship.

I'm good at my own company.

I don't compare myself to anybody. I try to be my own player.

I definitely don't want to be compared with Dele anymore.

It doesn't bother me whether I am or I'm not compared to my dad. I do not feel any pressure at all from being his son.

I don't mind being compared to anyone and it doesn't make any difference to me.

I am trying to do my own thing, but there will always be comparisons, even if I don't agree with them.

Common sense is compelled to make its way without the enthusiasm of anyone.

I don't chase what I hear on the radio. I try not to compete with anybody.