[On the Deepwater Horizon oil rig environmental disaster] The Gulf disaster is worse than a terrible oil leak. It’s the product of a failed energy po… - Robert Redford

I've always appreciated diversity. I believe that American culture is founded on diversity and for this reason it is still alive and inspiring. I grew up in what you might call an unfortunate part of Los Angeles, where there wasn't much to do but experience the differences, go to different places, and hear different stories.

Qquoted in Dizionario degli attori: Gli attori del nostro tempo, edited by Gabriele Rifilato, Rai-Eri, Rome (2005) ISBN 8839712895)

Sound and accurate journalism defends our democracy. It's one of the most effective weapons at our disposal to contain the power-hungry. I've always said that All the President's Men is a violent movie. No shots are fired, but words are used as if they were weapons.