Everybody knows about Pearl Harbor. The thing that really fascinated me is that through this tragedy there was this amazing American heroism. Michael Bay amazeamericanfascinate Change image and share on social
It's great that I get accused of not being politically correct. People need to take themselves less seriously. This world is so screwed up as it is, we've all got to relax a bit more. Michael Bay accusebitecorrect Change image and share on social
I'm one of the few directors that actually shoots a lot in camera. Michael Bay cameradirectorlot Change image and share on social
I go out there to win. People don't care if you die in this business. The only way I get back is with success. Michael Bay backbusinesscare Change image and share on social
We don't make movies for critics. I've done four movies; there's millions upon millions upon millions of people who've paid to see them. Somebody likes them. My greatest joy is to sit anonymously in a dark theater and watch it with an audience, a paying audience. Michael Bay anonymouslyaudiencecritic share on social
I allow a lot of room for improvisation and funny stuff. I always feel planned. Michael Bay feelfunnyimprovisation Change image and share on social
It's... a hard thing for a director, to think you came up with a shot, something from your mind, and someone died while doing it. It's the worst thing you'll ever have to live with. It was very hard for me to get back on the horse again. Michael Bay backbaddie share on social
There are things that I invented - the creaky geriatric robot that is always grumpy, for example, or the little wheelie guy, he's not in the Hasbro lore. But kids love that stuff - this little guy as a pet on a chain. They gravitate towards it. Michael Bay chaincreakygeriatric share on social
I make movies that audiences like, that I'd want to see. That's all. Michael Bay audiencemakemovie Change image and share on social