“I want to have more original-screenplay Oscars than anybody who's ever lived! So much, I want to have so many that - four is enough. And do it within ten films, all right, so that when I die, they rename the original-screenplay Oscar 'the Quentin.' And everybody's down with that.”

American filmmaker, actor, and author

Quentin Tarantino is an American filmmaker, actor, and author. He is known for films that mix graphic violence, long stretches of talk, and frequent references to popular culture. His work has attracted both a devoted cult following and major critical and commercial success. He has also been described by some as the most influential director of his generation, and his films have earned numerous honors, including two Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards.