This book reprints a four-hour conversation between Mr. Schickel and Mr. Allen and includes a long essay of introduction by Mr. Schickel, which places Woody Allen`s entire career in critical perspective, as well as a complete filmography. Readers will find Mr. Allen`s reflections on his major preoccupations - the battle of the sexes; the conflict between reality and fantasy in his major films; mortality, religion, and the role that chance plays in the unfolding of our lives. The book also offers insights into Mr. Allen`s working methods as a writer and the growth of his skills as a director.