1. He is allergic to horses.
2. He's allergic to dogs and cats too.
3. When he directs he never says "action.”
4. He is an accomplished jazz pianist, who played Carnegie Hall.
5. He has directed more films than Steven Spielberg or George Lucas.
6. He is a vegan.
7. He once threatened to kill Michael Moore.
8. He was dropped by studio executives because they thought his Adam's apple was too big.
9. His first screen appearance was an uncredited one in Revenge of the Creature.
10. He speaks fluent Italian.
11. He dislikes hunting.
12. He never smokes.
13. He is the oldest ever Best Director.
14. He almost played a villain in the original Batman TV series.
