“It was a great way to work. In those days, you had to be there. It was...” — Elmer Bernstein Quote

“It was a great way to work. In those days, you had to be there. It was your world. It was your club. Your friends were there, your associates were there, your security was there.”

“I did 10 years of comedies and 10 years of Westerns. I really like to stay away from car chases. I prefer the more intimate film. You have a much more direct association with the emotions.”

“One of the things that happens in the business is that success is a very strange thing in that if you are involved in something very successful the next person wants you to repeat it.”

“Your example should be stellar among your friends, associates, family, teachers, co-workers, and other Christians.”

“Like many of my friends and associates, I am a life-long Democrat. We have a rock-solid commitment to supporting the political party that we so strongly believe offers the most promising vision of America: one that recognizes the proper role of government, the importance of compassion, and the value of diversity.”

“Every year, I speak to our new associates and give them this advice, although in my own words. 'This isn't like school,' I tell them, 'where you want to get your hand in the air and give an answer quickly. The only grade here is 100. Deadlines are important, but at Blackstone you can always get help in meeting them.'”