Ray Charles, in his own way, it's like at the beginning, Ray Charles changed American music, not once but twice.
Taylor Hackford

Russell Crowe is very difficult, but it's worth it. He's the real thing. I can tell you this. Russell Crowe was just as difficult before he was an international star as he was afterwards.
Taylor Hackford

Show business is one of those things that people can use to get themselves out of the lower rung of society.
Taylor Hackford

The director's job should give you a sense of music without drawing attention to itself.
Taylor Hackford

The SAS is the most elite of the special forces in the world. They are not people who go out and advertise; they keep it inside. They don't want anybody to know about them.
Taylor Hackford

The whole concept of the devil is a metaphor on one level.
Taylor Hackford

This devil loves mankind because men are going to always make the choice that will send him into ascendancy. He's been winning the game for a long time.
Taylor Hackford

We all get paid very, very well, and we have responsibilities.
Taylor Hackford

Well I don't think I've scored my life exclusively to Ray Charles.
Taylor Hackford

When I finish a film, I put it away and I never look at it again.
Taylor Hackford

You'd be surprised how many movie stars still care about the work.
Taylor Hackford