“As for critics, one mediocre writer is more valuable than ten good cri...” — Peter Greenaway Quote

“As for critics, one mediocre writer is more valuable than ten good critics. They are like haughty, barren spinsters lodged in a maternity ward.”

“Some people would say again that my attitudes are cold and cerebral; I suppose if you're thinking about American sentimental movies, I suppose they would be.”

“I suppose I am gently cynical about notions of who we think we are, but I certainly don't hate my fellow man. I think my cinema, although it might often deal with death and decay, is highly celebratory.”

“Do not let yourself be tainted with a barren skepticism.”

“The island Mayo is generally barren, being dry, as I said; and the best of it is but a very indifferent soil.”

“There's a verse in the Bible: 'Those who are barren have more children than those who give birth.' There are young people all over the world who come to me for advice and love. I have all the children I can handle.”