Adrian Lyne

“I'm interested in provoking people, in provoking a reaction.”

“I'm not a great believer in a lot of dialogue. I think that pictures are what it's all about.”

“Sexuality is a great energizer. It's the engine of a lot of things.”

“I've always been a great admirer of film, and I've always been a great admirer of directing.”

“The camera is a voyeur. It's a peeping Tom.”

“I think the best actors are the most intelligent, and they're the most curious.”

“I like to work with actors who are not afraid to be vulnerable.”

“For me, the most important thing is the story. Without a good story, you have nothing.”

“I always feel that the audience is smarter than the filmmakers give them credit for.”

“I think that commercials are a great training ground for a director.”