When We Think We Have Been Hurt

[when Accepting The American Film Institute Life Achievement Award] I Beg Permission To Mention By Name Only Four People Who Have Given Me The Most Affection, Appreciation, And Encouragement, And Constant Collaboration. The First Of The Four Is A Film Editor, The Second Is A Scriptwriter, The Third Is The Mother Of My Daughter Pat (patricia Hitchcock), And The Fourth Is As Fine A Cook As Ever Performed Miracles In A Domestic Kitchen. And Their Names Are Alma Reville.

The Only Way To Get Rid Of My Fears Is To Make Films About Them.

I Am Scared Easily, Here Is A List Of My Adrenaline - Production: 1: Small Children, 2: Policemen, 3: High Places, 4: That My Next Movie Will Not Be As Good As The Last One.

Puns Are The Highest Form Of Literature.

For Me, Suspense Doesn't Have Any Value If It's Not Balanced By Humor.