Rain is also very difficult to film, particularly in Ireland because it’s quite fine, so fine that the Irish don’t even acknowledge that it exists. – Alan Parker
I always argued against the auteur theory; films are a collaborative art form. I’ve had some fantastically good people help me make the movies. – Alan Parker
Most directors have little lists in their heads of people they really want to work with. – Alan Parker
I’m always afraid someone’s going to tap me on the shoulder one day and say, ‘Back to North London.’ – Alan Parker
I’ve always been completely autocratic. I’ve never learned to be diplomatic or democratic. – Alan Parker
I’m a pluralist. I’ve always argued that as many different films as possible should be made. – Alan Parker
I turn on the TV sometimes, start watching something and think: ‘This seems quite good, a bit familiar.’ Then I realise… It’s one of my movies. It’s a pretty odd feeling. – Alan Parker
Making a film is so hard that if you don’t have your main actors going along with the ride with the rest of the crew it can make your life very difficult. – Alan Parker
A lot of directors prefer the solitude of the editing process, but I revel in the craziness of what a film set is. – Alan Parker